Allergy A.R.T.S.



? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Can't see this email?? ?View this email in your browser? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Thank you for being a valued patient of our clinic.?We are still open for business, and more than ever committed to providing a safe environment for all patients; and proactively taking measures to address concerns around Coronavirus (COVID-19). Clinic hours will be Monday-Thursday and 9am- 3pm and Friday 9am-12 pm until April 6, 2020. We are offering tele-medicine visits rather than in clinic visits. Shot room will open at 8:30 am Monday and Wednesday.We are closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with guidance from local and U.S. government health agencies.?We have implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan designed to help us prevent the spread of the virus to the best of our abilities. Among other things, our plan includes the following: Patient to patient/ongoing sanitization of our lobby, exam rooms and other common areasAvailable hand sanitizer and masks for patients and employees as possible with current suppliesEmployees following best practice infection prevention methods such as hand washing for at least 20 seconds and using hand sanitizers more oftenNew phone and check-in screening processes to proactively identify potentially infected patients?For this plan to be successful, we respectfully ask that you be mindful and call our office to reschedule your appointment if you meet the following high-risk criteria: Fever, cough, or shortness of breathRecently traveled to a high-risk country: China, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea. Note: This country list is updated regularly by the CDC. Visit their website to see detailsExposed to someone diagnosed with Coronavirus?We encourage you to practice safe infection controls methods as well. The CDC recommends the following: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.For more information on the Coronavirus and how you can protect yourself, we invite you to visit the Center of Disease and Control Prevention at: health matters to us! ?Sincerely,Allergy A.R.T.S.—asthma and rheumatology treatment specialists? ................
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