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After life in Austria gradually starts again, the Salzkammergut Clinic is once again strengthening its medical offering. This also includes the slow resumption of the ambulance service in Bad Ischl, Gmunden and Vcklabruck, although it meets special security requirements.
Planned interventions and investigations have had to be postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic in recent weeks, unless it was an emergency or urgent intervention. The operations and examinations that can be planned are now being carried out gradually and the outpatient departments are gradually being reopened. “Start-up is a challenge for Spitler in that they must be vigilant in the evolution of people with Covid 19 in order to react if necessary. For Covid 19 patients, adequate resources will continue to be available in wards normal and in the intensive care unit, “says Tilman Knigswieser, medical director of the Salzkammergut Clinic.
From now on, the outpatient clinic is subject to new rules: before an ambulance visit, it is essential to make an appointment, even in the waiting area you must observe the distance of at least 1.5 meters, only Companions are allowed in exceptional cases, patients must wear nose and mouth protection. Disinfection of the hands is essential.
The locks in front of the clinics will remain until further notice. Here, patients will be screened for symptoms in the near future and interviewed before they can enter the clinic. “For your safety, we will uphold the ban on visits on the recommendation of the federal government. We do not risk that visitors bring the coronavirus to our clinics. In the worst case, this would lead to the closure of entire departments, and that applies. in all circumstances. avoid, “explains Knigswieser.
All acute cases will continue to be treated immediately. In all other cases, the family doctor or specialist is the first point of contact for patients. He decides if hospitalization is required. Before going to the hospital, acute cases should be contacted at health number 1450, emergency cases at number 144. “We appreciate the understanding of our patients and the great commitment of our employees,” Knigswieser said.
