South Galway company, APOS, would like to advise its patients, service users, and colleagues in the allied health professions of modified working arrangements during this current challenging time.
Changes to existing work practices at the Kilcolgan facility in line with social distancing and stringent hand washing guidelines are in place. However, all external clinics (ie, those not at the Kilcolgan base ) previously scheduled for the coming weeks have been cancelled. Patients affected by these changes have been informed and will be reappointed. Patients can call APOS for an urgent appointment as it is better that health issues be addressed at the Kilcolgan clinic than regress to require more acute medical intervention. This situation, however, is subject to change pending further Government announcements.
APOS wishes to reassure its patients that the appropriate measures as advised by the Department of Health are in place, such as immediate entry to a single clinic room, vigorous hand washing procedures, provision of sanitising agents, implementation of staff segregation, and social distancing measures. Staff and management are mindful of the necessity to alter work practices in order to protect their more vulnerable patients. APOS will continue to offer an emergency, clinical prosthetic and orthotic service at Kilcolgan for needful patients where strict contact control can be maintained.
If an emergency appointment is needed in the designated time frame, these measures will be explained to patients, on request, in advance. APOS is taking these steps within its remit as a dedicated disability services and healthcare provider.
Despite the current, unprecedented climate, APOS will continue to operate with the aim of restoring functional independence. For further information, contact APOS on 091 796983 or by email at [email protected].
