COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control

Changes in GP Practice operating procedures: 

  • Patients will have to wait outside the practice before being called in with a phone call or until a member of staff comes to collect them when it is time for the appointment.
  • The patient should come alone unless the patient is a child or a minor.
  • The patient should not come with extra bags, coats, etc.
  • The patient should bring own face covering or mask.
  • Patients are to be let in by practice staff.
  • Alcohol gel should be used at the entry and exit.
  • At the entry forehead temperature will be checked.
  • Patients not to touch surfaces, door handles or use the toilets.
  • If patients are waiting in the waiting area with other patients, ensure that 2 metres distance is maintained.