Statement from Hand Rehab Regarding the COVID-19 Protection Framework
Hand Rehab is operating in accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Health.
All of our staff have been vaccinated as we are covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 which mandates the need for health staff as well as our support staff to be vaccinated.
As a health and disability services provider we will be using the COVID-19 Protection Framework (aka the Traffic Light System) to determine the precautions we need to take in order to best protect our staff and patients.
We do need to bear in mind when the rate of community spread is zero or very low, the risk of transmission from any consultation will be very low, unless a person is known to be at higher risk because they are symptomatic or a close contact of a confirmed case. Therefore, those who are symptomatic or have tested positive will not be able to access in-person treatment until they are deemed to not be a risk to the health and safety of our other patients or staff.
This is why it is very important that all patients are asked screening questions at the time of entry to the clinic and patients answer these questions fully and truthfully. Answering positively to a question will not necessarily mean that we cannot treat a patient but may require us to take additional precautions when treating them, such as extra protective equipment or a consultation by telehealth.
Hand Rehab requires that all patients and visitors over the age of 12 must either sign-in with the COVID-19 Tracer App or complete a form to record their visit to our clinics.
As a customer facing business as well as being a healthcare provider we also require all staff and patients to wear a mask. We may wear further PPE depending on the risk assessment results.
Thank you for your understanding.
Hand Rehab provides physiotherapy and occupational therapy for hands. And it’s not just hands that we treat.
Our expertise is in providing rehabilitation and treatment for all areas of the arm; specifically from the elbow through to the fingertips.
As experienced hand therapists, we pride ourselves on our level of treatment and care. We provide the full range of physiotherapy support and advice to ensure your recovery can progress in an optimal manner.
Choose from one of our
8 locations – Wellington Region & Manawatu
Choose from one of our 7 clinics servicing the greater Wellington region, or our Palmerston North hand clinic.
Providing specialist care for a wide range of conditions & injuries
Providing customised splints & supports, on-site therapy, plus fully tailored rehabilitation programmes.
Experienced team
of Hand Therapists
Our team of experienced and trained hand therapists can assist you through all stages of your recovery.
No ACC surcharge applies
If your injury is covered by ACC there is no additional surcharge that you will need to pay. All our treatment costs are fully covered by ACC.
