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COVID-19 Vaccination rollout

Moana Medical Centre will be participating in phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.   Due to the initial deliveries being released in stages to general practice, we are expecting to commence clinics during April.  Initially, a limited amount of vaccines will be provided but these will increase as supplies become more readily available.

As per advice from the Department of Health, we will be prioritising our most immunocompromised patients.  We will be contacting groups of patients via SMS or phone, as vaccines become available.  Further updates will also be posted on our Facebook page, as information comes to hand. We would like to thank our patients for your patience and understanding and reassure you that we will be providing this service.

COVID-19 Coronavirus

SA Health recommends testing for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath OR unexplained loss of smell or altered sense of taste.

In addition, persons with new onset of other clinical symptoms compatible with COVID-19, such us headache, myalgia, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea AND have been in close contact to a confirmed case of COVID-19; or who have returned from overseas in the past 14 days should also be tested.  If you have been interstate, check the SA Health contact tracing page for the latest health alerts and isolating requirements.  Symptomatic patients MUST self-isolate white awaiting test results.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please ring Moana Medical centre on 8327 1570 for advice on the most appropriate assessment and testing options.

Call 000 if you need urgent medical assistance.
For further information phone the Coronavirus Helpline ph: 1800 020 080.

No Medicare card?

The COVID-19 vaccination will be free for all people living in Australia. If you are without a Medicare card and meet the current eligibility criteria, you can be vaccinated at a GP led Respiratory Clinic or a state/territory vaccination clinic.

SA Govt COVID-19 website
SA Health – Latest Updates
SA Health – Frequently Asked Questions
Department of Health – Current Status

Contact tracing – COVID Safe Check-in

A COVID SAfe Check-In feature has been added to mySA GOV app.  Patients entering Moana Medical Centre must provide contact details, either by using the COVID SAfe Check In QR Code displayed outside the surgery before entry, or by providing your contact information to our reception staff.

Dedicated testing clinics:

Flinders Medical Centre COVID-19 Clinic
This is a walk-in clinic, with no appointments or referrals required.

Testing Clinic details:
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 10am until 8pm
Location: FMC, Level 2, Northern Entrance
Entry: Pedestrian entry, near Northern Entrance
Car parking: Level 1 of the Wilson’s Car Park

Reynella Respiratory Clinic 
Appointment required 0478 455 771

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm.  1.30pm to 5.30pm.
Location: 216 Old South Road, Old Reynella.  Entrance via Mill Street.


Aldinga pop-up clinic (cars & motorbikes only)
No walk-ins, no appointment or referral required.

Opening hours: 7 days 8.00am to 4.30pm
Location: Aldinga GP Plus, Pridham Boulevard

If you are worried but well, contact the
South Australian COVID Information Line on 1800 253 787.

SA Health provides regular updates on COVID-19.
For more information visit SA Health’s
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage

Gloves

The purpose of wearing gloves is to avoid cross-contamination.  For instance, in a hospital, workers glove up to touch a patient and then DISCARD the gloves before moving on to the next task.

If you are wearing the same set of gloves all over town, you are carrying germs everywhere!  Every door you touch, shopping trolley, supermarket items, petrol pump, your phone, and your face.

It would be far more effective NOT to wear gloves and to WASH YOUR HANDS or if this is not possible, use hand sanitiser, after every store or every task.

Moana Medical Centre

The staff at Moana Medical Centre have made a few alterations to make our surgery compliant with current regulations, yet remain patient friendly during the current pandemic.  We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

The welfare of our patients is our primary concern, and we will be doing our utmost to ensure your protection and wellbeing.  Although we have a new look reception area, you can be assured that we will continue to provide the same warm and caring service that you are accustomed to.

While we are taking every measure available to ensure your safety when you visit our surgery, your support to enable this is essential.
It is important to look after your own health and wellbeing at this time

  1. Support immune function.
    –     Get adequate sleep
    –     Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
    –     Exercise regularly
    –     Try to keep your stress levels to a minimum
  1. We are asking all patients who phone to book an appointment if they:
    –     are symptomatic with flu-like symptoms, including cough, fever, sore throat, or breathing difficulties,
    –     have returned from overseas or interstate in the last 14 days, or
    –     are associated with any person who has a confirmed COVID-19 infection.
    If a patient is deemed high risk, they are asked to attend one of the dedicated COVID-19 Clinics.
  2. Patients with a cough, sore throat, runny nose or temperature will be asked to wait in their car for the doctor to attend them.
  3. COVID SAfe check in QR codes are positioned outside and inside the surgery.  Staff are recording patient contact details when unable to use this option.
  4. Our practitioners and staff routinely wash their hands and use hand sanitiser throughout the day.
    Clinical staff use gloves and protective personal equipment as indicated with and in-between patients.
  5. Hand sanitiser is available at the front door for patient use before entering and exiting the building.
    It is also available throughout the clinic.
  6. All door handles, EFTPOS terminals, phones, common areas, and the reception desk are cleaned continuously throughout the day.
  7. Seating is minimum 1.5m apart in the waiting room.  It is also available outside.
  8. We have removed magazines and toys in the waiting area.

We will continue to take all precautions available to ensure the clinic is a clean and safe place to come.

Please help us help our local community by keeping us informed of any symptoms you might be experiencing.

COVIDSafe app

The Department of Health COVIDSafe app is a tool that helps identify people exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps to support and protect you, your friends and family.

The COVIDSafe app will contribute to slowing the spread of COVID-19. COVIDSafe supports the current manual process of finding people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19.

The COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary. Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family and friends and save the lives of other Australians. The more Australians that connect to the COVIDSafe app, the quicker the virus can be found and the spread prevented.

COVIDSafe app help

For troubleshooting and answers to your questions about the COVIDSafe app, you can use the online help provided at any time, email, or call the helpline.

support@covidsafe.gov.au
1800 020 080
COVIDSafe online help

Contact Us

Moana Medical Centre
1/381 Commercial Road
(cnr Griffiths Drive) Moana 5169

Phone: 8327 1570

Fax: 8327 0954

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Opening hours

Monday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 8.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Sunday and public holidays Closed

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