COVID 19 Information Updates
Covid Update
LEVEL 4 UPDATE
THE BREAST INSTITUTE IS OPEN FOR URGENT NEEDS.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
URGENT BREAST HEALTH NEEDS:
Please be advised that the Breast Institute New Zealand is operating minimally at Alert Level 4. We will continue to screen any patient that is having urgent and active breast symptoms such as any patients experiencing lumps in their breast on a case by case basis. PLEASE call for more information and be aware that active breast health symptoms need a referral from a GP.
We will resume normal screening when we are advised by the ministry of health that it is save to do so.
CURRENTLY BOOKED SCREENINGS
If you have a screening appointment booked during Level 4 lockdown, we will get in contact with you to reschedule. Please remember screening is important so please don't skip this life saving wellness check. Please feel free to make a booking if you are due for your yearly screening.
How Breast Institute New Zealand will run at a alert levels 2-4
Screening and Care
- All patients at the time of making their booking will be asked if they have flu-like symptoms.
- If you have any of the following symptoms - sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, head cold with runny nose, sneezing, please let us know before arriving at one of our clinic.
- If you are unwell we may defer your examination and you may be asked to consult with your GP
Maintaining Health and Safety
Safety and experience are top priorities for us:
- We're focusing on basics like hand-hygiene, surface decontamination and appropriate social distancing in our sites.
- We have access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for our teams.
- We've adjusted appointment times to minimise cross-over between patients and to allow for surface cleaning between appointments.
- We are keeping track of who has been at our sites and minimising visitors / non-essential traffic on all of our sites.
- We have a range of digital and online options (e.g. online booking) to make life easier and safer for you.
- We have contact tracing procedures.
- We have contactless payment.
If you are having any flu-like symptoms, please phone and let us know and we will make suitable arrangements for your visit. If necessary, we can reschedule your appointment.
To make a booking, please contact 0800 848 844.
For more information on COVID 19 Alert Levels see this link:
https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/about-the-alert-system/