Burnside War Memorial Hospital in Toorak Gardens, South Australia | Medical centre

Burnside War Memorial Hospital

Locality: Toorak Gardens, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8202 7222

Address: 120 Kensington Rd 5065 Toorak Gardens, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.burnsidehospital.asn.au/

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24.01.2022 In the interest of mitigating the risk of cross infection and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our patients, visitors, staff and visiting medical officers, we are based on advice, continuing to screen all visitors to the Hospital at front reception as well as staff, allied health practitioners, visiting medical officers and contractors. In addition, following the new Direction issued by SA Health today, 30th November 2020, and in consultation with our Infectious Diseas...e Physicians, we are continuing for the time being to restrict the number of visitors within the Hospital, effective from 0600 hours Tuesday 1 December 2020 as follows: OVERNIGHT SURGICAL PATIENTS: You are welcome to nominate one (1) visitor who you would like to visit for the duration of your admission. We request that your nominated visitor wear a mask for the duration of their visit and that they register and participate in a screening questionnaire at front reception. Thermal screening on each day your nominated visitor attends the Hospital will also be required to facilitate their entry. MATERNITY PATIENTS: Only your partner / support person will be allowed to visit for the duration of your admission and they must register and participate in the screening process (questionnaire and thermal screening) at front reception before entering the Maternity Unit. Your nominated visitor will also be required to wear a mask while in the Hospital. Thermal screening on each day your partner / support person attends the Hospital will also be required to facilitate their entry. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PATIENTS AND VISITORS: Under the new Direction issued by SA Health today, 30th November 2020, it is now mandatory that all people in a healthcare facility, including patients will be required to wear single use surgical masks when on / in healthcare sites. ----- On behalf of the entire Burnside Hospital team, we want to thank you for your cooperation as we navigate our way through these challenging times. We will continue to keep you updated with any other changes that may apply and be relevant to your time with us at the Hospital. For further information, please visit https://bit.ly/3q33uTO

24.01.2022 Do your part and #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19. Video courtesy of SA Health.

24.01.2022 The COVID-19 situation in South Australia is rapidly changing and in order to effectively manage the risk of transmission and to protect the health of our patients, family members and our workforce, Burnside Hospital will be ceasing all general visitation, effective immediately (16th November 2020). What this means for you as a patient? Our number one priority at the Hospital is to keep you safe. As an in-patient we ask that you please make contact with your hitherto nominate...d visitor and request they not visit for the duration of your hospital stay. Your visitor can still make telephone contact with you whilst you are here. We encourage the use of mobile phones for video calls through channels such as FaceTime, Skype, Facebook Messenger and the use of social media to remain connected to your friends and loved ones during this challenging time. The Hospital is pleased to offer all patients a complimentary Wi-Fi service to assist with data usage during your stay. If you have not yet received any information on how to access this complimentary service, please contact our reception team on extension 7200 for assistance and access passwords. We acknowledge that these times are challenging for you as a patient and that visitors and conversation can help aid your recovery and pass the day. We encourage you to reach out to our wonderful nursing staff for a chat if you need. If you are being admitted, your visitor may only enter the Hospital to provide assistance during your drop off and pick up. Our nursing staff will transport you to and from the wards/patient care areas. All patients will need to continue to be screened on the day of admission and this will include having your temperature taken, and a risk assessment. For maternity patients, your partner will still be able to attend with you however they will need to accept that they will now be screened each time they come into the hospital. On behalf of the entire Burnside Hospital team, we want to thank you for your cooperation as we navigate our way through these challenging times. For updates, please visit our website https://www.burnsidehospital.asn.au/covid-19-update/

22.01.2022 Burnside Hospital has now opened the Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) for graduate Midwives. Let us help you nurture and develop your skills in your chosen career path, providing patients with high quality care and support. You will work within our Maternity Unit where we are renowned for our holistic approach to pre-natal and postnatal care, as well as our maternity facilities. With an outstanding reputation, leading Obstetricians, Paediatrician's, experien...ced Midwives, state-of-the-art equipment, a Level 2 Special Care Nursery and spacious private rooms, Burnside Hospital is one of Adelaide's most popular private maternity hospitals with parents to be. With us you will receive expert guidance and career development that will provide you with a strong foundation for your future in midwifery. Want to know more? https://bit.ly/30qPhFu

21.01.2022 Effective Thursday 15th October 2020, all patients (with the exception of SSPU and oncology patients) will now be able to have two (2) adult visitors / support people, per patient per day. The two (2) visitors / support people can differ each day on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process at the front reception. Maternity patients can have two (2) nominated adult visitors/support people, per day as above during the duration of their admission o...n the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process. Siblings of the newborn are permitted to visit on the following basis: - Siblings may visit on two occasions from postnatal day two (+ another day) between the hours of 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm. This time frame is unable to be altered due to staffing requirements - Siblings can only visit in their mother’s postnatal room and must be accompanied by one of the nominated visitors/support people to comply with social distancing requirements. They should not visit the nursery or any other areas of the Maternity Service or the hospital - In the event that the patient requires midwifery care during the visitation, all siblings and the support person will be asked to leave - After the support person and siblings leave, a surface clean of the room will be undertaken by the hospital’s housekeeping staff - All visitors including siblings must not be unwell when they visit. They must attend compulsory screening and undertake hand hygiene upon entry to the hospital - Access to the maternity service is via the Moore Street side entrance (both entry and exit). The entrance will be staffed and strict COVID-19 screening and required hand hygiene will be undertaken. The attending nominated support person will be required to sign a declaration Burnside Hospital reserves the right to alter these visitor restriction arrangements in its unfettered discretion to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visiting medical officers. For further information, please refer to our website https://bit.ly/375JPeI

21.01.2022 We are pleased to advise that, following discussion with senior medical executive committee members, Burnside Hospital will ease some of its current visitor restrictions, effective from 0600 hours Friday 12 June 2020 as follows: All patients (with the exception of oncology patients) will be able to have two nominated visitors/support people visit for the duration of their admission on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process at the front recept...ion. Maternity patients can have two nominated adult visitors/support people visit during the duration of their admission on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process. Siblings of the newborn will now be permitted to visit on the following basis: Siblings may visit on one occasion from postnatal day three between the hours of 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm. This time frame is unable to be altered due to staffing requirements Siblings can only visit in their mother’s postnatal room and must be accompanied by one of the nominated visitors/support people to comply with social distancing requirements. They should not visit the nursery or any other areas of the Maternity Service or the hospital In the event that the patient requires midwifery care during the visitation, all siblings and the support person will be asked to leave After the support person and siblings leave, a surface clean of the room will be undertaken by the hospital’s housekeeping staff All visitors including siblings must not be unwell when they visit. They must attend compulsory screening and undertake hand hygiene upon entry to the hospital Access to the maternity service is via the Moore Street side entrance (both entry and exit). The entrance will be staffed and strict COVID-19 screening and required hand hygiene will be undertaken. The attending nominated support person will be required to sign the declaration Burnside Hospital reserves the right to alter these visitor restriction arrangements in its unfettered discretion to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visiting medical officers. For further information, please visit https://www.burnsidehospital.asn.au/covid-19-update/ We thank you for your cooperation.

19.01.2022 Join the Burnside Hospital CSSD team. The Burnside Perioperative Service comprises five operating theatres, day surgery facilities and a CSSD. Our strategic directives are future-focused and we acknowledge the fast pace of medical technologies. In collaboration with our surgeons and consumers, Burnside will remain at the forefront of clinical treatments to provide contemporary care for tomorrow's patients and that makes us a great choice to help shape your future. Become a va...lued member of the Burnside Hospital team and you will have the opportunity to work within our Perioperative Service and contribute to the hospital achieving our mission of providing safe, contemporary care for every patient, every time in current well-equipped facilities. The CSSD Technician works within our CSSD and works in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Nurse Coordinators and other members of the Perioperative team. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: https://bit.ly/39YsSlK

17.01.2022 Following the recent announcements and the revocation of the Emergency Management (Stay at home) (COVID-19) Direction No 3 2020 Burnside Hospital is pleased to advise that elective surgery will be recommencing tomorrow, Monday 23rd November 2020. If you have any questions regarding your surgery, please speak with your treating specialist and or the staff in their rooms in the first instance. Please note, following discussion with Senior Medical Executive Committee members, ...masks are still required within our Hospital. Our number one priority at this time is to keep our patients, our staff, our community and our visiting medical officers safe and well. We will be consulting with our Infectious Diseases Specialists in the coming days and will update you as more information comes to hand from SA Health, our clinical advisory committees and any new Emergency Management Directions. We thank you for your ongoing cooperation during these challenging times and look forward to welcoming you into our Hospital.

16.01.2022 In the interest of mitigating the risk of cross infection and maintaining the safety and well being of our patients, visitors, staff and visiting medical officers, we are based on advice, continuing to screen all visitors to the Hospital at front reception as well as staff, allied health practitioners, visiting medical officers and contractors. Following consultation with our Infectious Disease Physicians and Senior Medical Executive Committee Members, Burnside Hospital ... , as follows: All patients (with the exception of SSPU and oncology patients) will now be able to have two (2) adult visitors / support people per patient per day. The two visitors/support people can differ each day on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process at front reception. We request that ether the patient, or the nominated caregiver makes contact with the nominated visitor to arrange a schedule to ensure that visitors are not refused entry if the two-visitor limit has been reached for the day. Maternity patients can have two (2) nominated adult visitors / support people per day as above during the duration of their admission on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process. Siblings of the newborn will be permitted to visit on the following basis: Siblings may visit daily after the birth of the newborn between the hours of 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm. This time frame is unable to be altered due to staffing requirements Siblings can only visit in their mother’s postnatal room and must be accompanied by one of the nominated visitors/support people to comply with social distancing requirements. They should not visit the nursery or any other areas of the Maternity Service or the hospital All visitors including siblings must not be unwell when they visit. They must attend compulsory screening and undertake hand hygiene upon entry to the hospital Access to the maternity service is via the Moore Street side entrance (both entry and exit). The entrance will be staffed and strict COVID-19 screening will be undertaken and strict hand hygiene will be required. The attending nominated person will be required to register via the QR code and sign the declaration book on behalf of the child. / : No visitors /support person can be accepted into the Brian Fricker Oncology Centre or SPPU. The Burnside Hospital reserves the right to alter these visitor restriction arrangements in its unfettered discretion to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visiting medical officers. For further information, please visit our website https://bit.ly/3bNz1nL

15.01.2022 We are pleased to advise that the Burnside Hospital will ease some of its current visitor restrictions, effective from 0600 hours Thursday 12th November 2020. All patients (with the exception of SSPU and oncology patients) will now be able to have more than two (2) adult visitors / support people per day, but only two (2) at any given time on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process at front reception. The two (2) visitors/support people must in...form the Health Screening Assistant located in the front Reception of the Hospital when they leave in order to allow the next two visitors to enter. We request that either the patient or the nominated caregiver makes contact with the expected visitors to arrange a schedule to ensure that visitors do not gather in the front reception and are not refused entry if the two-visitor limit at any given time has been reached. Social distancing must be maintained at all times. Maternity patients can have two nominated adult visitors / support people at a time as above for the duration of their admission on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process. For further information relating to our current visitor restrictions, including our maternity service (including siblings) please visit https://bit.ly/3mkLRwz

14.01.2022 From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physic...al presence of other people on the premises. All people includes: care providers patients clients residents administrative and other staff employees visitors students contractors any other person on the premises There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility. The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use: Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

13.01.2022 Let’s ensure we continue to practise good hand hygiene and do our part to #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19.

13.01.2022 As a maternity patient at Burnside Hospital during these challenging times, we are committed to keeping you and your newborn safe. Unfortunately, this does mean that we’ve had to change the way we do things a little in the maternity unit, but with these small adjustments and your cooperation, we’ll be able to continue delivering babies during this period. Burnside Hospital has recently introduced some additional safety measures that will enable the safe use of nitrous oxide ...gas as an analgesic option for women in labour. When using nitrous oxide in labour, the midwives caring for you will be wearing a surgical face mask in accordance with the advice from our health care specialists. If you have any questions, please contact our maternity unit on (08) 8202 7219.

13.01.2022 Wishing all of our patients, visitors, visiting specialists and suppliers a very happy festive season.

12.01.2022 Following discussion with Senior Medical Executive committee members, Burnside Hospital has updated its current visitor restrictions, effective from 0600 hours Saturday 8th August 2020. All patients (with the exception of oncology patients) will be able to have two (2) nominated visitors/support people visit them for the duration of their admission. All visitors will need to continue to participate in the screening process at the front reception.... Maternity patients can have two nominated adult visitors/support people visit during the duration of their admission and siblings of the newborn will be permitted to visit on the following basis: Siblings may visit on one occasion from postnatal day three between the hours of 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm. This time frame is unable to be altered due to staffing requirements Siblings can only visit in their mother’s postnatal room and must be accompanied by one of the nominated visitors/support people to comply with social distancing requirements. They should not visit the nursery or any other areas of the Maternity Service or the hospital In the event that the patient requires midwifery care during the visitation, all siblings and the support person will be asked to leave After the support person and siblings leave, a surface clean of the room will be undertaken by the hospital’s housekeeping staff All visitors including siblings must not be unwell when they visit. They must attend compulsory screening and undertake hand hygiene upon entry to the hospital Access to the maternity service is via the Moore Street side entrance (both entry and exit). The entrance will be staffed and strict COVID-19 screening and required hand hygiene will be undertaken. The attending nominated support person will be required to sign a declaration Burnside Hospital reserves the right to alter these visitor restriction arrangements in its unfettered discretion to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visiting medical officers. As this is an evolving situation, we will continue to keep you updated via our website and Facebook. If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact Hospital’s Reception on 08 8202 7222. We thank you for your cooperation. For further information, please visit https://www.burnsidehospital.asn.au/covid-19-update/

11.01.2022 This week marks #WorldBreastfeedingWeek. Our team of midwives, obstetricians and paediatricians encourage skin to skin contact from your baby's first breath, whether you're in the birthing suite or in theatre. This early contact promotes bonding and enables your precious newborn to have their first suckle, if this is your chosen method of feeding. Our highly experienced team are there to support and educate mothers in their first few days and establish a feeding routine before heading home, whether it be by breast or formula.

10.01.2022 The ongoing health and safety of our patients, staff, visiting medical officers and community during these challenging times remains our number one priority. Following the South Australian Government’s announcement yesterday and its response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all non-urgent elective surgery that is scheduled for the next six (6) days, up to and including Tuesday 24th November 2020 has been cancelled in both public and private hospitals. Should you be impacted by the E...mergency Management (COVID-19) (Stay at home) Direction 2020, please speak with your treating specialist and or the staff in their rooms in the first instance. We hope to be able to welcome you to Burnside Hospital in accordance with this direction as soon as possible. Please stay safe and well. Resource: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Stay at home) Direction 2020 - https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-decla/stay-at-home

09.01.2022 Following discussion with Senior Medical Executive Committee members, Burnside Hospital has updated its current visitor restrictions. Effective Tuesday 15th September 2020, all patients (with the exception of SSPU and oncology patients) will now be able to have two (2) adult visitors / support people, per patient per day. The two (2) visitors / support people can differ each day on the basis that they are willing to participate in the screening process at the front reception.... We request that either the patient, or the nominated caregiver makes contact with the nominated visitor to arrange a schedule to ensure that visitors are not refused entry if the two (2) visitor limit has been reached for that day. For further information relating to our current visitor restrictions, including our maternity service please visit https://bit.ly/3mkLRwz

06.01.2022 Have you downloaded the COVIDSafe app yet? To help keep us all safe, and to help our health workers, it's vital to know quickly if you've come in contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus. It’s a necessary part of the plan to ease restrictions by making sure we can get on top of any outbreaks quickly when we start going about our day-to-day lives again over the coming weeks.... The COVIDSafe app can be downloaded easily in your app store or by visiting health.gov.au for more information. Do your part. Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family, friends and the community. Acknowledgment: Australian Government Department of Health #COVID19 #stopthespread #COVIDSafe

06.01.2022 We are pleased to advise that following discussion with Senior Medical Executive committee members, Burnside Hospital will ease some of its current visitor restrictions, and a two (2) visitor policy is effective from Wednesday 8 July 2020. All patients (with the exception of SSPU and oncology patients) will now be able to have two (2) adult visitors / support people, per patient per day. The two (2) visitors / support people can differ each day on the basis that they are will...ing to participate in the screening process at the front reception. For further information please refer to https://bit.ly/2DmexU7. As this is an evolving situation, we will continue to keep you updated via our website and Facebook. If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact Hospital’s Reception on 08 8202 7222. We thank you for your cooperation.

06.01.2022 R U OK Day is a great chance to check in with your friends and family, and remember, a conversation can save a life! If you're ever feeling down, the following organisations are there to help: Lifeline - lifeline.org.au (or call 13 11 14) headspace - eheadspace.org.au... Beyond Blue - beyondblue.org.au R U OK Day

04.01.2022 Are you tired of working long shifts with an overwhelming patient load? Come work at a hospital where you can make a difference, working with a smaller number of patients for reasonable hours. Burnside Hospital are looking for Experienced Scrub Scout Registered & Enrolled Nurses to join our Peri-operative Services team. Learn more: https://www.burnsidehospital.asn.au/about/careers/

01.01.2022 Do you know someone who has lost their job due to COVID-19? Are they service-orientated and experienced in interacting with a diverse range of people? Are they looking for a short-term opportunity to get them through? As our Health Screening Assistant, they will support our patients, visitors and staff by administering our health screening program. ... We are offering several casual positions, as a three month contract, to work on our health screening desk which operates 7 days per week from 6am 10.30pm. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2YFWn7s

01.01.2022 Wearing a face mask provides an additional physical barrier, and helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. . How to put a mask on: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitis...e) your hands. 2 Take your clean, unused mask by the ear loops or strings. 3 Put them over your ears or tie them behind your head. 4 Make sure your mask is completely covering your nose, mouth and chin. . Don’t touch or adjust the front of your mask while wearing it it’s the part that’s protecting you from COVID-19. If you do touch it by accident, wash or sanitise your hands right away. . How to take a mask off: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. 2 Do not touch the front of your mask while removing it. Use only the ear loops or strings. 3 Store cloth face masks in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them. When disposing single-use surgical face masks, place in a bag or lined bin. Do not put masks into the recycling bin. 4 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. . To learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks