Last updated: 4 May 2023, 2:54PM
Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
overview
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our staff, clients, families, and the wider community. We are closely monitoring the situation and are taking advice and making decisions based on updates from the following sources:
Current state of play
We are “business as usual” with face-to-face service delivery, with some additional precautions in place. During this time, the health and safety of our community is our priority, and as such, we continue to follow advice from the State and Federal Governments.
what we are doing
Ramsey Speech Pathology has put additional precautions in place in response to the continued spread of COVID-19. These include:
Complying with current recommendations around wearing of masks, social distancing, and density requirements
Following SA Health procedures around testing, quarantining, and isolating
Offering clients and families telepractice sessions and other remote services when there is a risk of infection
Staying up-to-date with advice from Federal and State Governments regarding hygiene and infection control
Completed COVID-19 Infection Control Training online course through the Department of Health
We are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (second booster shot)
what you can do
The Department of Health advises people to practice good hygiene and social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This includes:
Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly (20 seconds) with soap and water
Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, and disposing of tissues properly
Refraining from touching your face as much as possible
Using alcohol-based hand sanitisers
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
Maintaining a space of at least 1.5 metres between you and other people
Practising social distancing as much as possible
Staying home if you are unwell
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Wearing a face mask if you are unwell
Cancellations
If you would like to change or cancel any of your sessions, please contact us as soon as possible. Please cancel your appointment if anyone in your household is unwell or currently awaiting COVID-19 test results. Our cancellation policy can be viewed here.
further info
For further information and the latest updates about COVID-19, please visit the Australian Government’s Department of Health and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) websites.
If you have any concerns about your health, contact your GP or call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 (24 hours, 7 days). Translating or interpreting services are available by calling 131 450.
resources
Speech Pathology Australia
Easy English - What is COVID-19?
Easy English - Look After Yourself
Department of Health
Key Updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities