Coronavirus (Covid-19) Announcement UPDATED MAY 30, 2020
TO OUR LOYAL PATIENTS,
We write on behalf of our entire team. We will begin a phased-in re-opening of our office on Monday, June 1st, 2020 for Periodontal care. We have missed our opportunity to interact with you. We hope that you and your families have remained safe and healthy throughout the past few months.
I want to share with you some increased safety measures we have implemented and some new protocols and equipment that will help insure the safety of our patients and staff. We have accomplished this by adhering to the ADA and CDCs infection control standards.
During our time out of the office, my staff and I have attended frequent webinars, symposiums, and Zoom meetings with all professional a colleuges including the CDC, ADA, AAP. We have implemented more rigorous, precautionary, disinfecting practices than have been mandated. In an abundance of caution, and with an eye toward maximum safety for our patients and team, we have put in place stringent protocols, including the allotment of more time for procedures and sterilization, additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the installation of sterilizing air transfer units in every room, all of which allows us to have ultimate confidence in our workplace.
Prior to your Appointment:
• You will receive a phone call and be asked to answer COVID-19 screening
questions. Also, you can go to the bottom of this page and print out
COVID-19 questionnaire.
Upon Arrival at our Office:
• Please call us when you have arrived for your appointment. We will advise
you when to come in.
• Please wear a face mask upon entering the office .
• Your temperature will be taken with a touchless thermometer
• Please use the hand sanitizer that will be provided when you enter the
office
• We will review the COVID Screening Questionnaire once again
We request that you please come alone to your appointment unless you
require assistance or are a parent accompanying a minor.
*NOTE: patients showing signs of fever or other symptoms of illness will be rescheduled
Office Safety Upgrades:
• Our office area will be continually disinfected and wiped down throughout
the day.
• Medical grade HEPA air filtration have been installed and will re-circulate
air 5x an hour removing 99% bacteria and virus.
• Increased treatment times to allow more time for procedures and
sanitation.
• Our staff will be wearing face shields and N95 masks when indicated for
everyone’s safety.
• All treatment rooms are COMPLETELY disinfected and sanitized before
and after treatment.
Checking Out After Your Appointment:
• We encourage you to pay by credit card to minimize contact. Payments
can be accepted in the office.
We thank you for your MANY YEARS of trust and loyalty. We are secure in our belief that you will Feel Safe and Be Safe. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact us.
As we work together to find the way back to a new normal, we are dedicated to serving our valued and loyal Patients.
Warmest Regards,
David S. Gottlieb
Debbie, Paula, Anne, Suzanne and Dana
COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE
In order to reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19, we have asked you a number of “screening” questions below. For the safety of our staff, other patients and most importantly yourself. Please be truthful and candid in your answers.
PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT- PLEASE BRING WITH YOU.
Did you have fever (without fever reducing medication) in the last 14 days?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Are you having shortness of breath or other difficulties breathing?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Do you have dry cough?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Do you have any other flu-like symptoms, such as GI upset, headache, or muscle pain?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Have you experienced recent loss of taste of smell?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Do you have sore throat?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Do you have chills or repeated shaking with chilled?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Have you been in contact with any confirmed COVID-19 positive patients?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Appointment day temperature: ____________°F
Please be advised that any positive response on the day of the appointment will result in rescheduling of the appointment.
Patient: ____________________________ Date______________________