COVID-19 – The Children’s Private Medical Group response.

At the Children’s Private Medical Group the safety of our patients and staff is paramount and has guided our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This response includes:

Minimising infection risk in the practice

For patients and families where attendance at the practice is judged clinically necessary we have enhanced our usual cross-infection minimisation processes and implemented further measures including:

• Additional staff training on minimising infection risks

• Removal of toys and books from the waiting and consult rooms

• Enhanced cleaning of the waiting area and consult rooms

• Anti-microbial wash down of examination couches between patients

The health of clients and staff is the highest priority for all providers in The Children’s Private Medical Group. If you are uncertain whether you should attend with your child or have further questions please contact reception on 9345 6688 or email reception@cpmgmelbourne.com.au

During this time we ask that you do not attend the practice if you or your child is experiencing:

• A fever

• Dry cough

• Sore throat

• Acute diarrhoea

• Respiratory illness such as difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

If you are concerned that you or your child may have COVID-19 we recommend that you contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 675 398 or go to the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 website.

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