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Screening- This step takes place 24 hours before the appointment

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Covid-19 Screening Questions 

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1. Have you been in contact with any persons who are unwell or have Covid-19 Symptoms?

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2. Do you, or anyone in your household have a temperature which is excess of 37.8 degrees or a fever?

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3. Do you or anyone in your household have a persistent cough? This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).

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4.Have you or anyone in your household recently developed anosmia/ (a lot of change in your normal sense of smell or taste).

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If the patient answers yes to any of the above questions then they are advised they cannot be seen.

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Patient Attendance Procedure

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The patient will only have a contact with the hygienist and no other person within the building.

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The patient should have read the Covid-19 screening questions before entering the building, 24 hours before the appointment.

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The patient should use the toilet before entering the practice.

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The patient should only bring minimal belongings to the appointment with them.

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The patient should attend the appointment alone where wherever possible or with one other if absolutely necessary.

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The patient must use the hand sanitizer when entering the building. (positioned inside the front door).

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You will take a seat nearest the window, floor signs will indicate where to go.

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Covid-19 screening questions will be asked again.

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The payment for treatment must be made by contactless card.

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The patient will update their medical history and consent will be taken for the appointment.

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The patient will then be escorted directly to the surgery.

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Any patient belongings will be placed in a designated area which will be disinfected after use.

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The patient should collect their belongings form the designated area.

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Sanitize your hands on the way out.

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