DWL COVID-19 policy
Due to the current COVID climate, DWL have a COVID policy to protect the health and safety of patients and staff.
All staff at DWL are fully vaccinated.
Whilst vaccinations are not required, they are highly recommended.
We have now moved into the Traffic Light System.
Current Status: ORANGE
What does the current alert level mean for our clinical practice?
Clinic appointments
Traffic Light: RED
Video/zoom consultations only.
Some in person consultations may be offered under certain circumstances.
Traffic Light: ORANGE
Can have in person or video/zoom* consultations
- If in person appointment:
- Face covering mandatory
- 1m distancing
Traffic Light: GREEN
Can have in person or video/zoom* consultations
- If in person appointment:
- Face coverings encouraged but not mandatory
- No distancing required
* If you have a video consultation, you will need to see your own health practitioner for a medical report prior to your appointment.
Operations
You will be advised by the hospital of the requirements for proceeding to surgery.
As we navigate through these unprecedented times, we want to ensure that you are up to date with our actions surrounding COVID-19 and to pass on our positive thoughts to you and your whānau during these uncertain times. The DWL team pride ourselves on our clients being at the heart of everything that we do.
As we continue to better understand the situation, and how best to slow down the spread of COVID-19, we will be adjusting the way that we work to prioritise your health and safety as well as that of our team and the wider community.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms (such as breathlessness, cough, fever), or have travelled overseas, you should contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your family doctor immediately. You should then contact us to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Like other businesses tackling this issue, we’re being guided by the Ministry of Health in regards to cleanliness/hygiene, social distancing and minimising contact. As circumstances continue to develop, we will make our decisions with the health, safety and well being of our clients and team members as our highest priority.
Read more about COVID-19 by going to the website here
or check out more specific pages below:
On a final note, we hope that you and your whānau stay healthy and well.
Please take care of yourselves and each other.
Warm regards from the team at DWL.