a staff member is to come within 2 metres of a client. We have recently installed face shields on some of our close contact equipment and we will use Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, masks, goggles, face shields, suits whenever is appropriate e.g. Stringent sanitizing all visitors will be asked to use the hand sanitizer provided when arriving and departing.
With the exception of a consultation, 2 metre minimum physical distancing and in a controlled environment such as our workspace, at least 1 metre distancing.Īll visitors must wear a mask and scan in using the NZ Covid tracer app. Physical distancing, this includes controlled/restricted entry (one patient in the practice at a time – support persons are requested to please wait outside) and restricted staff numbers. Prior to your visit to one of our practices you will be screened with regards to overseas travel, contact with someone who has or has had Covid-19 etc. Visits to the practices are strictly by appointment only, please call us first. Listed below is an overview of some the Health and Safety Protocols we have implemented: Some time ago we implemented some of the most stringent Health and Safety measures in our industry. Although we have always worked to industry leading Health and Safety protocols and standards, we have taken extraordinary steps to ensure your safety through the COVID-19 pandemic. You and your family’s eye care and health are paramount to us. Provision of contact lens solutions, artificial tear eye drops and prescriptions for eye health related medications (eye drops and oral medications) The repair and/or supply of prescription spectacles and contact lenses required to ensure that a person could carry out their usual life activities Under Alert Level 3, we are able to provide the following listed services through our practices:Įmergency eye care for any condition that may result in vision loss or discomfort that impairs the ability to carry out usual life activities This is still under the Level 3 conditions and will be by appointment only, as this care must be delivered in an environment where the strict COVID-19 protocols specified by the Ministry of Health can be observed. Our operating days and hours will be Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm at ALERT LEVEL 3. We are now delighted to confirm that we will be opening our Auckland CBD, Newmarket, St Heliers and Takapuna practices Wednesday 22nd September to continue to be of service to you. We have worked tirelessly, throughout the Level 4 lockdown to ensure we were available to you remotely for emergency spectacle repairs, contact lenses, solutions, eye drops, prescriptions and virtual triaging for emergency eye care. Mortimer Hirst is approved and registered as an essential service provider by the Ministry of Health and MBIE to deliver emergency and acute eye care during Alert Level 3.
Optometrists are classed as an essential service provider in the delivery of 'emergency & acute' eye care during Alert level 3. If you are unsure about anything related to your eyes or eyewear, please contact us and we would be more than happy to provide advice and assistance.Īs always, we look forward to being of service to you.
Together, our team is helping stop the spread of COVID and protecting those around us including work colleagues, friends, family members, and most importantly, our valued patients. We are pleased to advise that our entire team at Mortimer Hirst have received the Covid vaccination. Therefore please contact us to arrange an appointment Operating at our usual business hours Monday to Saturday with the exception of Takapuna which is operating Monday to FridayĮye examinations must be delivered in an environment where strict COVID-19 protocols specified by the Ministry of Health can be observed. We are delighted to confirm our four practices conveniently located across Auckland are open
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