DHC Linton Closedown Instructions Christmas / New Year 23/24
DHC Linton will be under minimum manning from Monday 18 Dec 23 and will be closed from 1200 hrs Friday 22 Dec 23 to 0800 hrs Monday 8 Jan 24 for the Christmas / New Year shutdown period.
From 0800 Monday 8 Jan 24, the DHC will be open during normal hours, however will have minimal staff on duty and some services might not be available. Normal procedures apply, personnel wishing to be seen, will need to ring 06 325 9524 or 0800 268 437 (follow the prompts) or Extn 369 6724 to book an appointment. No walk in’s allowed.
Requests for repeat prescriptions are to be submitted to the DHC prior to Fri 15 Dec 23 in order to allow for processing by clinical and admin staff.
Personnel requiring emergency medical treatment during the period 22 Dec 23 to 8 Jan 24, should attend one of the providers listed below. Personnel are to present their ID cards at the time of their consultation.
a. Radius Medical (The Palms), 445 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North, Phone (06) 354 7737, or
b. City Doctors, 22 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Phone (06) 355 3300, or
c. Emergency Department, Palmerston North Hospital, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, Phone (06) 356 9169.
Personnel presenting to a different healthcare provider, are to pay and claim on an MD990. This claim must be supported by proof of payment and a copy of the consultation notes, including all ACC documentation. No claims will be able to be completed, until the
serviceperson has provided the required documentation.
Service personnel require prior DHC approval before committing NZDF to any medical related expense. In cases where approval was not sought, the serviceperson will be liable for any costs incurred. The exception to this is emergency / urgent care when NZDF facilities are not available.
Personnel requiring immediate care for serious injury or illness should dial 111 (1-111 if in camp) for St John Ambulance assistance.
