An Important Message Regarding COVID-19

For all patient visits, we:

• Perform a risk assessment and screen all patients in advance of the appointment, and upon arrival at the clinic record their temperatures. Anyone with a fever or symptoms is reappointed until 14 days after the last evidence of illness.
• Our doctors and staff are screened daily for COVID symptoms and we monitor the body temperature of each member of our team twice a day.
• Observe meticulous hand hygiene practices throughout the day and hand washing before putting on PPE (personal protective equipment) or handling anything that the patient may handle
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during the appointment and interactions with patients and their environments, such as gloves, mask, eye protection, and gowns, as required

Between patient visits, we:

• Clean, disinfect and sterilize all instruments
• Wipe all operatory surfaces with disinfectant
• Run HEPA air filtration to purify the air of potential pathogens

In the reception area, we:

• Disinfect all counters and surfaces
• Make antibacterial hand rub available
• Have installed plastic protective shields to protect our receptionists who wear masks the entire time they are in our office

At least daily, we:

• Empty standard garbage receptacles and change liners
• Clean floors (vacuum/dry mop and wet mop)
• Clean and disinfect high touch wall features (light switches, thermostat, door handles, ledges, etc.)
• Clean reception area, administrative areas and rooms
• Clean and disinfect all bathrooms

We keenly recognize our shared obligation and duty to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and the broader community.