It’s essential that we take the screening process seriously. The health and safety of everyone in our hospitals depends on keeping COVID-19 at bay. We all help make that happen by being appropriately screened before coming to work.
Where to obtain COVID-19 Testing:
Rapid Antigen Testing and PCR Self-Testing:
Site | Pick up location | Drop off location |
KGH site | OHSW, Armstrong 1 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
OHSW Armstrong 1. Drop off in the PCR drop box. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
HDH site | OHSW, Mary Alice 2 Monday to Friday 0800 to 1530 |
OHSW, Mary Alice 2 Monday to Friday 0800 to 1530 |
Work isolation (WI) requires you to do the following:
- Strict adherence to universal masking requirements ensuring your mask is well-fitted.
- Use of a respirator/N95 instead of a procedure mask if you work in a patient care area.
- Maintaining physical distancing of greater than 6 feet from others whenever possible
- Do not eat your meals/take breaks in shared spaces (e.g. lunch/break room, patient care planning room, conference room) with other staff, or remove your mask when in the presence of others.
- Where you have removed your mask to eat, use a disinfectant wipe to clean any surfaces you were in close contact with.
- Limit your movement around the hospital as much as possible making all attempts to work only in one area/unit.
- Travel alone to and from work in a private vehicle.