ALSO READ: Covid-19: Roseacres shares Covid-19 plans<\/a><\/h4>\n\u201cThe community can rest assured that all Life Healthcare hospitals will remain open and operational during the lockdown,\u201d said Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the situation continues to evolve, we are frequently consulting with government, our doctors and employees to ensure that our protocols and processes remain relevant for the needs of our patients.<\/p>
<\/div>\n\u201cThis means that all our patients needing urgent health care will receive the quality care that they need at our hospitals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere surgeries are still scheduled to take place, we believe that our doctors will make responsible decisions, with fully informed consent on the part of the patient, as to the necessity for admission to hospital and the timing of surgery in light of the prevalence of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Parkruns across the world halt, Victoria Lake Parkrun no different<\/a><\/h4>\n\u201cPatients are advised to contact their admitting doctors to confirm the necessity for admission to the hospital and the timing of surgery as a precautionary measure.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lockdown does, however, impact non-essential services and as a result, all in-hospital coffee and curio shops will be closed from midnight on March 26.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a responsible corporate citizen, we are ensuring that the risk of infection of all patients, employees, doctors, and visitors to our hospitals is reduced through general Covid-19 screening before entering our facilities,\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis includes the provision of hand sanitisers and a brief verbal travel history and wellness\/health check.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visiting hours, and the number of visitors, had already been restricted to reduce the number of people accessing Life Healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
The level of these restrictions will be further increased with effect from Friday.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Watch: Dr Manning, Bertha Gxowa CEO speaks on the hospital\u2019s precautionary measures in place in response to Covid-19<\/a><\/h4>\nThe new restrictions are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 All visiting hours for general wards, ICU and High Care units will be suspended.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs): one parent at a time will be allowed to visit newborns, the parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Paediatric wards: only one parent at a time will be permitted to sleep-in with an admitted paediatric patient. The parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Critically ill patients: visitors will be allowed, by exception, and only with the consent of the hospital manager. Visitors will be subject to strict screening criteria and will be expected to wear a mask for the duration of the visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge members of the public who are not sick, but are concerned that they may need Covid-19 testing, to please phone or consult with their general practitioner (GP) or contact the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD),\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
NICD WhatsApp support line: 0600 123 456, or NICD 24-hour hotline: 0800 029 999\/0800 111 132.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the words of our President, \u2018we are in this together, and it is by working together that we will prevail\u2019,\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
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As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as \u201cfake news\u201d) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis means that all our patients needing urgent health care will receive the quality care that they need at our hospitals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere surgeries are still scheduled to take place, we believe that our doctors will make responsible decisions, with fully informed consent on the part of the patient, as to the necessity for admission to hospital and the timing of surgery in light of the prevalence of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Parkruns across the world halt, Victoria Lake Parkrun no different<\/a><\/h4>\n\u201cPatients are advised to contact their admitting doctors to confirm the necessity for admission to the hospital and the timing of surgery as a precautionary measure.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lockdown does, however, impact non-essential services and as a result, all in-hospital coffee and curio shops will be closed from midnight on March 26.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a responsible corporate citizen, we are ensuring that the risk of infection of all patients, employees, doctors, and visitors to our hospitals is reduced through general Covid-19 screening before entering our facilities,\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis includes the provision of hand sanitisers and a brief verbal travel history and wellness\/health check.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visiting hours, and the number of visitors, had already been restricted to reduce the number of people accessing Life Healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
The level of these restrictions will be further increased with effect from Friday.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Watch: Dr Manning, Bertha Gxowa CEO speaks on the hospital\u2019s precautionary measures in place in response to Covid-19<\/a><\/h4>\nThe new restrictions are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 All visiting hours for general wards, ICU and High Care units will be suspended.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs): one parent at a time will be allowed to visit newborns, the parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Paediatric wards: only one parent at a time will be permitted to sleep-in with an admitted paediatric patient. The parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Critically ill patients: visitors will be allowed, by exception, and only with the consent of the hospital manager. Visitors will be subject to strict screening criteria and will be expected to wear a mask for the duration of the visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge members of the public who are not sick, but are concerned that they may need Covid-19 testing, to please phone or consult with their general practitioner (GP) or contact the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD),\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
NICD WhatsApp support line: 0600 123 456, or NICD 24-hour hotline: 0800 029 999\/0800 111 132.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the words of our President, \u2018we are in this together, and it is by working together that we will prevail\u2019,\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
* Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news<\/strong><\/p>\nDear reader,<\/p>\n
As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as \u201cfake news\u201d) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.<\/p>\n
Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za<\/a>) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nAlso follow us on:<\/p>\n
The new restrictions are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 All visiting hours for general wards, ICU and High Care units will be suspended.<\/p>\n \u2022 Nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs): one parent at a time will be allowed to visit newborns, the parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n \u2022 Paediatric wards: only one parent at a time will be permitted to sleep-in with an admitted paediatric patient. The parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission.<\/p>\n \u2022 Critically ill patients: visitors will be allowed, by exception, and only with the consent of the hospital manager. Visitors will be subject to strict screening criteria and will be expected to wear a mask for the duration of the visit.<\/p>\n \u201cWe urge members of the public who are not sick, but are concerned that they may need Covid-19 testing, to please phone or consult with their general practitioner (GP) or contact the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD),\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n NICD WhatsApp support line: 0600 123 456, or NICD 24-hour hotline: 0800 029 999\/0800 111 132.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the words of our President, \u2018we are in this together, and it is by working together that we will prevail\u2019,\u201d said van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear reader,<\/p>\n As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as \u201cfake news\u201d) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.<\/p>\n Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za<\/a>) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
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