Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital Patients and Visitors
On Friday July 24th, 2020 NSW Health issued a COVID-19 Infection and Prevention Amber Alert – Moderate Transmission advice for NSW public health services.
Currently, it is not a requirement for private health facilities to implement the escalation framework. A risk assessment of Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital has been conducted and we will not be making any further changes to our current restrictions. We are still in the green alert category which requires:
- Physical distancing
- Standard precautions for all healthcare interactions
- Hand hygiene
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces
- Health workers (HWs) to stay at home if they are unwell
- Entry screening for visitors and staff as per NSW Health guidelines
Authorisation for an escalation of risk will be based on direction from COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) and the Clinical Excellence Commission.
The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is our highest priority. We are closely monitoring and proactively responding to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) developments whilst following the guidelines and advice of NSW Health, the Australian Government and Department of Health.
Information for visitors:
Please do not visit the hospital if:
- You are unwell in any way
- You have travelled overseas or to Victoria in the last 14 days
- You have been in close contact with someone who has travelled overseas or to Victoria in the past 14 days
- You have been in close contact with someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19.
We encourage you to phone your loved one via the hospital switchboard or direct room number instead – 8919 3100.
We have a two-visitor-only arrangement in place, consistent with the Northern Sydney Local Health District Guidelines. Please discuss this with your loved one prior to visiting. Additionally, no children can visit the facility.
Visiting hours are strictly limited to:
- Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm
- Saturday 9am – 4pm
- Sunday 9am – 4pm
All visitors must report to reception each visit to show identification, be verbally screened by staff and have their temperature checked.
Please note these guidelines may change at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.
