COVID-19 Action Plan Updated 27th Sept, 2020: Step 2 Restrictions in Melbourne

Chiropractic is deemed an essential service, and you can be reassured we are able to remain open and continue to see patients face to face throughout the current Step 2 restrictions in Melbourne.

All Ahpra-registered health workers - and in addition, social work, speech pathology, dietetics, audiology, exercise physiology, orthotists and prosthetists - may provide face to face services to:

prevent a significant change/deterioration in functional independence which would result in an escalation of care needs (e.g. an increase in frequency of treatment needed, an increased need for prescription medication due to a significant increase in pain, requirement for specialist input or review, an increase in care needs, and/or a substantial increase to anticipated recovery time associated with a delay in receiving services)
provide assessment and diagnostic services to clients/patients whose care has been delayed as a result of Stage 4 restrictions, with any further delay likely to result in deterioration in functional independence or adverse health outcomes (including access to diagnostic imaging services or assessment for prescription of assistive equipment and technology)
provide services that are essential as part of a broader plan of care with a medical practitioner (e.g. fitting a brace post-surgery)
provide services that are part of a conservative management plan to avoid or delay elective surgery (as agreed with treating team)
provide services immediately following elective surgery that prevent secondary complications or aid functional recovery (as agreed with treating team).

Attending For Face To Face Consultations

Please do not attend the clinic if you have ANY cold or flu symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny / stuffy nose, fatigue, shortness of breath, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or you are a close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your appointment so that we can amend your booking.

Accessing Our ServiceFrom Your Home

Anyone is able to access our services from any of our locations. If you are stopped by police and require evidence for your appointment, your appointment confirmation text message can be shown.

At SCW the health and well-being of our patients, staff & community is our number one priority, and we are closely monitoring the DHHS recommendations for service provision in health care.

In addition to our already strict hygiene and safety procedures, the following measures are in place:

Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during all appointments
Chiropactors will be wearing level 1 surgical masks
All staff are screened for symptoms of COVID-19, or diagnosis / exposure to COVID 19 prior to each shift.
Hand sanitisation stations are present upon entry, and there is ample access to hand sanitiser throughout the space.
We are maintaining social distancing requirements where possible.
Thorough, frequent cleaning occurs in all high touch areas with hospital grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, eftpos facilities, door handles and treatment areas.

Our Strict Hygeine and Safety Measures

Please refer to the Victorian Government Department of Health & Human Services website for the most up to date public information on the coronavirus outbreak in Victoria, or call the COVID hotline on 1800 675 398.

We want you to know that you can continue to rely on us. So the next time we have the privilege of welcoming you into our practice, you can rest assured that our commitment to your health and wellbeing remains our highest priority.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us hello@seedchiropractic.com.au or 0407891776 with any questions about your upcoming appointment, or the services that we can deliver throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones throughout this challenging time.

Warm regards,

Lisa and Bec