COVID-19

Have you been feeling unwell?  For our staff and patients safety and well-being, please advise us if you experience any COVID-19 or Flu-like symptoms. 

We kindly ask you to call our rooms on 08 8151 1333 to discuss options such as rescheduling or a Telehealth appointment. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Update 26 May 2022

South Australia’s Major Emergency Declaration was lifted on Wednesday, 24 May 2022. However, it is important to note that this does not change the COVID-19 requirements in place for hospitals and healthcare workers. 

Under the South Australian Public Health Act 2011, existing requirements will continue to apply, including:

·         Isolation of positive COVID-19 cases

·         Close contact restrictions

·         Mask wearing in healthcare settings, correctional services, passenger transport, and airports and airplanes

·         COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare, residential aged care and in-home disability care workers

·         Testing of international arrivals

·         COVID Safe Check-In in hospitals, residential aged care and disability care facilities

Hospitals continue to risk assess all patients on admission to hospital and undertake Rapid Antigen Testing for specific patients. Please call our rooms on 08 8244 4105 if you have any concerns or questions. 

Update 2 December 2021

COVID-19 testing prior to elective surgery

From December 1, patients who present to sites for elective surgery should receive a COVID-19 test in the preceding 72 hours prior to attending and 48 hours prior for paediatric elective surgery patients. 

(SA Health COVID-19 update 392, 30 November 2021)

Following this update, Ashford Hospital and Western Hospital have implemented that with effect from Monday 6 December 2021, all elective patients (regardless of their vaccination status) will be required to have evidence of a negative PCR test.

Update 1 December 2021

COVID-19 testing prior to elective surgery

From December 1, patients who present to sites for elective surgery should receive a COVID-19 test in the preceding 72 hours prior to attending and 48 hours prior for paediatric elective surgery patients. 

(SA Health COVID-19 update 392, 30 November 2021)

Following this update, Ashford Hospital has implemented that with effect from Monday 6 December 2021, all elective patients (regardless of their vaccination status and reason for admission) will be required to have evidence of a negative PCR test. For timelines and details please check their website or call 08 8375 5222.

Further updates on requirements upon admission at Western Hospital will be provided. 

Update 22 November 2021

In anticipation of the opening of the SA Border tomorrow further restrictions to access certain locations will apply. Please refer to the websites of Ashford Hospital and Western Hospital for visitor and screening restrictions. 

Please wear a mask use the COVID SAfe Check-In when entering the QE Specialist Centre or any of the hospitals. 

For any questions you can contact our rooms on 08 8244 4105.  

Thank you for your collaboration!

Update 3 August 2021

Masks are required in health care settings. Masks are an important measure to protect yourself and others. If a person wearing a mask is unknowingly infected with COVID-19, wearing a mask will reduce the chance of them passing the virus on to others.

Please wear a mask when entering the QE Specialist Centre or any of the hospitals. 

For any questions you can contact our rooms on 08 8244 4105.  

Thank you for your collaboration!

Update 20 July 2021

In light of the SA Government’s press conference earlier today, we are working to determine how the recent updates will impact elective surgery booked for the next 7 days. 

If you have an appointment booked within the next 7 days with one of our surgeons we can offer a telephone consultation. 

You can contact our rooms on 08 8244 4105.

Update 15 July 2021

From midnight Thursday 15 July 2021, all people in health care settings must wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises.

This includes:

• care providers
• patients
• clients
• administrative and other staff
• employees
• visitors
• students
• contractors; and
• any other person present on site.

A child under the age of 12 is not required to wear a mask.

Please call the QE Specialist Centre reception on 08 8244 4105 or the hospital in which your surgery is being planned if you have any concerns.

Update 5 July 2021

In line with SA Health advice, effective immediately, masks are no longer mandatory in health care settings.

However, we remind you for the safety of our community, the following measures remain essential:

• Check-In on arrival (QR Code / manual)
• Social distancing
• Hand hygiene

Please call the QE Specialist Centre reception on 08 8244 4105 or the hospital in which your surgery is being planned if you have any concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Update 28 Jun 2021

From 12.01am 29 June 2021, all people in health care settings must wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises.

This includes:

• care providers
• patients
• clients
• administrative and other staff
• employees
• visitors
• students
• contractors; and
• any other person present on site.

A child under the age of 12 is not required to wear a mask.

Please call the QE Specialist Centre reception on 08 8244 4105 or the hospital in which your surgery is being planned if you have any concerns.

Update 23 Dec 2020

From 23 December 2020, masks will no longer be mandatory for people who present in health care settings.

If you have any questions regarding your upcoming surgery or consultation with Dr Kanhere, Dr Prasad or Dr Trochsler please call the rooms on 08 8244 4105.

Update 30 Nov 2020 

Under the new SA State Emergency Management Direction, which comes into place from today midnight, the following applies at all health care facilities:

All people (including patients, patient’s family members, healthcare staff, administrative staff, contractors and cleaning staff) are required to wear single use surgical masks (not cloth masks) when on healthcare sites. 

If not already in place, Covid Save Check-ins will be implemented to quickly identify who was on site at a health service at any one time through real-time access to this data.

Please call the QE Specialist Centre reception on 08 8244 4105 or the hospital in which your surgery is being planned if you have any concerns. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Update 21 Nov 2020 (as of 1.30pm) 

The advice received from SA Health is that elective surgery will be able to resume. Private hospitals are preparing to recommence elective surgery from Monday, 23 November 2020.

If you have any questions regarding your upcoming surgery or consultation with one of our surgeons please call the rooms on 08 8244 4105.

 Update 20 Nov 2020 (as of 1.30pm) 

In light of the SA Government’s press conference earlier today, we are working to determine how the recent updates will impact elective surgery and all of us. We will keep you informed as information comes to light. 

Update 19 Nov 2020

In light of the recent COVID outbreak, the SA Government have advised that no elective surgery, except for urgent operations and cancer treatments should be undertaken from Thursday 19 November for a period of at least 6 days. This means that hospitals have to stop all surgeries and procedures that do not fall under these categories from 0001 hours on Thursday, 19 November - 2359 hours on Tuesday, 24 November 2020.

What does this mean for my surgery?

If your surgery has been booked between 19 and 24 November 2020 it will not go ahead as a result of this decision unless it is  considered urgent or a cancer treatment. Patients will be contacted by staff.

For any surgeries booked after this date we will need to wait for further communication from the SA Government. We will contact you as soon as we have more information. 

What does this mean for my consultation at QE Specialist Centre?

If you have an appointment booked within the next 2 weeks with one of our surgeons we can offer a telephone consultation. Patients will be contacted to discuss options.

Why was this decision made?

This decision will reduce the load on our health system and help to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state.

What can you do?

It is really important that you continue to follow SA Health recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19 such as wearing a mask when outside your home, practicing good hygiene, keeping a physical distance, and other advice.

If you have any concerns or questions please call us on 08 8244 4105.

Keep safe!