Procedures for Dealing with Cases of COVID-19 Positive Staff and/or Patients

Title: Procedures for dealing with cases of COVID-19-positive staff and/or patients

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Speaker: Elsabé Klinck

Elsabé Klinck holds a B.Iuris, LL.B degree, as well as a degree in Psychology for Applied Contexts.
Her extensive knowledge and experience in medical practice issues, backed by a broad insight into international and national policy developments contribute to her recognition as an accomplished speaker at seminars, conferences and symposia on all matters related to ethics, law, regulation and policy in the health sector.

In this recording Elsabé Klink covers:

• Level 3 rebooted (9 July 2020, New Permits, New Curfew, New Offences) and what it means for the health care sector in SA
• Emphasis on roles and duties of employers and/employees in practicing safety at medical practices with respect to the following legalities:
  1. screening of patients and staff
  2. contact tracking
  3. reporting of COVID cases among patients and staff
  4. Disclosure of policies, procedures and accurate recording of information at practices
• Amendment of practice rules and regulations in keeping with current protocols from various statutory bodies

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