Our Safety Guidelines: COVID-19 Protocol for Patients & Visitors
To ensure a safe environment, our COVID-19 protocol for patients and visitors requires that everyone must undergo temperature and symptom screening upon arrival and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. These strict patient screening guidelines help us identify potential symptoms early and maintain a secure clinical setting for everyone. Please be especially attentive to adhering to our specific clinic mask requirements by wearing an approved face covering over your nose and mouth. If you arrive without a mask, one will be provided to you; please note that valve masks and gloves will not be permitted at this time.
These safety measures align with the public health guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the spread of respiratory illness. Adhering to this full COVID-19 protocol for patients and visitors is essential for keeping our community protected. If you need to reschedule an appointment due to these safety measures, please visit our contact page to reach our clinic staff directly.
- Each patient can be accompanied by one visitor. If necessary due to childcare or school closures, children or siblings may accompany a patient or parent to their appointment.
- If a patient does not pass the screening process, they will be required to reschedule their appointment.
- If a visitor does not pass the screening process, they will not be permitted to accompany the patient during their visit.
- To support social distancing in our waiting rooms, patients and visitors may be asked to return to their car until their appointment.
- To support social distancing in our clinic evaluation rooms, adult visitors accompanying adult patients may be asked to wait in common waiting areas during procedures.
- During the appointment, we encourage patients to keep in contact with their loved ones through virtual means, including Skype, FaceTime, and/ or phone.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms please call to reschedule your appointment –
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
