Important information regarding COVID-19
Information for Patients and Visitors
Adventist HealthCare (including Sydney Adventist Hospital & San Day Surgery) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, doctors and visitors. Our team of experts have put in place comprehensive actions to minimise risk, enhance safety procedures and ensure continued quality care.
While some people may still be understandably cautious about seeking medical treatment following COVID, it is important that you do not delay seeking the treatment you require. We remain ready and well equipped to provide your medical and surgical needs in a safe and timely way.
July 2024
San Day Surgery Hornsby is continuosly monitoring the incidence of COVID within our community and putting in place measures to protect our patients, staff and community members as required.
Current mask requirements
Mask wearing is optional for patients, visitors, staff and doctors throughout our facility, unless there is a specific clinical need. This will be communicated via our staff members, but could include circumstances such as:
- Patients who present with acute respiratory infection (ARI) symptoms must wear a surgical mask (if tolerated)
- Visitors must wear the appropriate mask if visiting a patient with a confirmed or suspected ARI
Visitors, patients and staff are reminded to adhere to cough etiquette & good hand hygiene. Visitors should not attend if unwell with an ARI or other infectious disease such as gastroenteritis.