Our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
West Coast Retina operates under the guidelines of Public Health and Work Save BC to reduce the risk to our staff and patients from communicable diseases in our clinics.
We are committed to the health and safety of everyone.
What we are doing:
Our staff and physicians are full vaccinated against COVID 19.
Our staff are required to do a self-assessment of symptoms prior to starting their shifts.
Our staff use appropriate PPE when required.
Our staff are committed to hand hygiene protocols throughout their shift.
Our clinics follow the BCCDC’s guidelines for Environmental Cleaning and Disinfectants for Clinic Settings
What you can do to help:
For the protection of our staff and other patients, please do not come to our clinics if:
- you have fever/chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, and/or sore throat
- been exposed to a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19
- been advised to self-isolate or quarantine at home by public health
Please show up ON TIME for your appointment. Showing up early or late impacts your wait time.
Please come alone to your appointment. If you require a companion, they must accompany you throughout your entire appointment. Please keep that in mind.
Please respect all physical distancing measures inside the clinic.
Wearing a mask in our clinics is optional. If you would like to wear a mask, we will provide you with one. Are you wearing your mask correctly? Click HERE to find out.
Please use hand sanitizer upon entry & re-entry to the clinic.
Resources:
BC Centre for Disease Control’s website