Phoning local GP who can then refer to the GP run hot hub.
The RBH Occupational Health (OH) Department, Hot Hub and COVID Ambulatory Clinic have collaborated to create a new pathway.
After a successful pilot, RBH OH can now refer directly to the GP Hot Hub. Thus, the staff member with COVID/suspected COVID does not need to go to their GP to be referred, and if reluctant to go to the ED can be seen at the GP-run Hot Hub.
At the Hot Hub the patient will be assessed, and can either be:
Discharged back home;
Discharged to the COVID ambulatory clinic (more details here: www.ticc19.com)