Lower Eyre Family Practice in Cummins, South Australia | Medical service

Lower Eyre Family Practice

Locality: Cummins, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8676 2210

Address: 21-27 Tumby Bay Road 5631 Cummins, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Our Nespresso coffee pod recycling service is currently suspended, as we are trying to minimise surface touching by many hands. Thank you for your patience Our Nespresso coffee pod recycling service is currently suspended, as we are trying to minimise surface touching by many hands. Thank you for your patience

23.01.2022 Hopefully these simplified instructions will assist those who are not sure how the app & QR code’s work. After the first time, it’s very straightforward, we’ll all be experts by weeks end

20.01.2022 *Beginning Tuesday’s only, in Coffin Bay - Virtual consults. We will be expanding available days in coming weeks, back to two days, stay tuned for further updates

19.01.2022 Masks are still strongly encouraged & our Practice staff will continue to wear them, they are no longer a requirement of entry to our Practice, however, this may change, we will keep updating as new advice & information comes to hand. Please inform yourselves of State requirements by visiting SA Health & South Australia Police information sites. We appreciate all those in our community complying with ever changing protocols, it makes the essential service our Doctors & Nursing staff provide, easier, in a very difficult year.

18.01.2022 At this time in South Australia it is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended to wear a mask when out in public and you can’t physically distance (1.5m fr...om others). Please note: children under 12 years of age do not need to wear a mask, as they may not be able to handle it safely. The term ‘face mask or mask’ includes reusable cloth masks, and single-use face masks (commonly called surgical masks). At this time, ‘fitted’ face coverings, such as bandanas, scarves, or neck gaiters can be used if you are unable to find a cloth mask, or single-use surgical face mask. Face masks that have unfiltered one-way valves should not be used. Important things to remember about wearing masks: 1 Once your mask is on, it is important that you don’t touch or adjust the front of it 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. 2 Before putting your mask on and after taking it off, remember to thoroughly wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. To learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

18.01.2022 Thank you South Australia for using COVID SAfe Check-In to enhance contact tracing and keep South Australia COVID safe! If you haven’t already, make sure you d...ownload the mySA GOV app to use COVID SAfe Check-In when you attend businesses and activities. Check out these images to see the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the app and check-in feature. For more information, visit: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in

16.01.2022 Timely reminder

14.01.2022 Do you need a COVID-19 test in the Eyre and Far North? You don’t need a GP referral but you do need to make a booking by calling one of the numbers below. To bo...ok a test in Port Lincoln, call the Port Lincoln Health Service COVID Testing Clinic on (08) 8683 2007. For all other areas in the Eyre and Far North, call the Country Health Connect intake number: 1300 334 222. Weekends and public holidays Mandatory and urgent testing is available on weekends and public holidays. To make an appointment, contact your nearest hospital. Contact details for Eyre and Far North hospitals are available here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//eyre+and+far+north+hospita

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 PLEASE HAVE YOUR PHONE READY TO SCAN OUR QR CODE, when you are invited in for your appointment. Any time you enter Lower Eyre Family Practice it is a requirement to wear a disposable surgical face mask & to register your entry via scanning the QR code, or filling in your details with Reception.

12.01.2022 As per the Covid Safe plan implemented at Lower Eyre Family Practice we are now asking all patients and visitors to register their attendance with a QR code upon entering the clinic. Posters with our QR code are displayed in our entry, ask our friendly reception staff and we can direct you. Covid Safe check in is a new feature that has been added to the mySA GOV app. Please download the app onto your smart phone, select the safe check in when you arrive at the clinic and follow the prompts to scan the unique QR code and check in. As a reminder single use disposable masks must be used when entering the clinic. Fabric masks will not be acceptable. We do not supply masks.

11.01.2022 ** We will update whenever new information comes to hand**

08.01.2022 Thank you South Australia for doing the right thing during the Stay at Home Direction and getting tested if you have symptoms. While we all may be feeling a s...ense of relief about easing restrictions, the Parafield cluster remains a significant concern, and measures still need to be in place to protect our state. Now is not the time to be complacent. . We are asking all South Australians to get tested for COVID-19 immediately if: You have any symptoms of COVID-19, even if mild, as soon as symptoms appear. You have been asked by SA Health to get a test. We have been working hard to open new clinics and extend operating hours which has significantly reduced waiting times across all testing sites. Find a location to get tested: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting . Symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever or chills cough sore throat runny nose shortness of breath loss of taste or smell. . If you need to get tested: Please be patient with staff who are working hard to organise logistics and collect samples. Be prepared for your visit by bringing water and snacks. If you are attending a walk-in site, bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, umbrella) and a chair. Keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others in line and wear a mask if possible. Motorists are reminded to not queue across intersections, ensure that you leave enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you, drive slowly through the testing sites and ensure you have enough fuel if waiting in line at a drive-through clinic. . After your test: Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people. Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result (in certain cases you may be required to remain in self-isolation or self-quarantine if directed to do so by SA Health or SA Police, even if you receive a negative test result). Information on how to self-isolate/self-quarantine: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice . If you are well but worried, contact the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on 1800 632 753

05.01.2022 SA Health Update 4/12/2020

02.01.2022 To protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19, wear a mask whenever you can’t keep 1.5 metres away from other people. Places you should wea...r a mask: shopping centres supermarkets hospital, health, or aged care sites on public transport. Be COVID Safe. For more information visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

02.01.2022 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