You are busy typing away on your computer when all of a sudden, you get this throbbing ache at the back of your head. This isn’t the first time it has happened, and as always, you take a pill for your headache.
COVID-19 UPDATE
We want to give you an update on the procedures and resources we are putting in place to best serve you during the Coronavirus pandemic.
To ensure the well-being of our patients, visitors, and team members, we are:
• Screening all patients for symptoms and exposure risks.
• Asking patients to call ahead if they are experiencing fever and/or symptoms of a respiratory illness.
• Requiring masks for any patients with symptoms of respiratory illness that require a face-to-face appointment with our provider for pain-related issues. In some cases, we are recommending postponement of office visits for these patients.
In order to keep the community as safe as possible, we are changing some of our office operations to adapt to the situation. The following measures will be instituted immediately for the next 2 months:
• All immunocompromised patients / those 75 and older will have their medications electronically sent to the pharmacy. We will have telephonic and/or telemedicine consultations for those patients only.
• Patients with respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, are strongly encouraged to stay home and medications will be sent electronically x2 weeks.
• Our staff provide frequent cleaning and disinfecting on commonly touched surfaces.
• Patients and staff are encouraged to routinely wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
REMINDER
Everyone can do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
If you're sick: Call your primary care physician, ER, or urgent care if you have a fever and respiratory symptoms and are concerned about possible exposure to COVID-19.
If you’ve been in contact or been caring for someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19: You are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
