Health HubAs many of us work in an office setting, we experience an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19.We spend long hours in close proximity to our colleagues in a confined space. This article will outline how COVID-19 spreads, work situations to look out for, a daily 2 minute guide for cleaning your work station, and when to get tested.
Read moreAs Christmas approaches, we are moving from the pandemic phase of COVID-19 to what I would term the endemic phase. Governments are now relaxing border restrictions, we are permitted to attend entertainment venues without restriction, and the majority of the population is vaccinated. As a result, we will see an increase in prevalence of disease in the community, although (hopefully) not matched by an increase in serious disease and hospitalisation.
Read moreCOVID-19 has impacted our way of life at almost every level. In the context of work, it has forced us as employers, employees and contractors to adapt our thinking and approach to workplaces and work methods with a view to minimising transmission risk and disruption so as to ensure ongoing productivity. Here at Sonic HealthPlus, we’re continuing to provide best practice COVID-19 clinical advice, and develop and help implement risk minimisation strategies with and for our clients based on risk averse principles and sound research.
Read moreLearn about the current regulations around the COVID-19 vaccine and the workplace, and discover more about what to expect over the rollout.
Read moreHaving reassessed the risk, our PPT has recommended that we recommence Spirometry and Saliva testing services in all of New South Wales from today, Monday 25 January, whilst observing the criteria above.
Read moreGiven the recent cluster of COVID-19 cases in the Northern Beaches area of NSW, we have decided to suspend spirometry and saliva (oral fluid) drug testing services from Tuesday December 22nd until further notice, within Sonic HealthPlus NSW clinics.
Read moreGood hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette are the best methods to prevent the spread of most viruses. Find out how you can help fight COVID-19, with some simple and easy preventative measures.
Read moreWhat should I do if I need to self-isolate? If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must stay at home to prevent it spreading to other people.
Read moreIf you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must stay at home to prevent it spreading to other people. You might also be asked to stay at home if you have potentially been exposed to the virus. Social distancing is the act of limiting contact with others in order to limit or stop the spread of infectious diseases. In encompasses many things and employers and employees all have an obligation to do their utmost to limit the spread of disease in the current environment.
Read moreWhen COVID-19 was first touted as a potential pandemic, the Sonic HealthPlus Pandemic Preparedness Team (PPT) instituted a range of precautionary measures designed to reduce risk for our staff and clients involved in everyday clinical activities.
Read moreGiven the increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria over recent weeks, we have once again decided to observe our PPT’s recommendation today that we suspend spirometry and saliva (oral fluid) drug testing services within Sonic HealthPlus Victorian based clinics, effective immediately.
Read moreWith Social Distancing restrictions slowly starting to ease, it poses the questions – how do I bring my workforce back into the office and workplace? Many business and employees will welcome the opportunity to return to work when given the green light by the Government. However simply inviting everyone back into work on Monday is not the safest approach and a well thought out plan should be put in place to ensure your workforce stay safe and healthy when they return to work after COVID-19.
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