In order to maintain a safe environment for patients during the COVID-19 virus epidemic, the following office policies are in place (subject to change with emerging information as the situation continues to evolve):

- everyone who enters the office is required to wear a mask and their temperature will be taken by touchless thermometer

- patients are pre-screened before making an appointment, if COVID is suspected they are consulted with by phone/telemedicine or are referred to other medical facility as appropriate

- both in-person and remote (phone, Zoom) appointments are available

- patient appointments are staggered to moderate office flow/congestion

- other visitors are not allowed unless medically required by patients

- patient forms are available by email

- hand sanitizer is available to patients

- touchless payment is available

- office seating has been changed to maintain a 6-foot distance to adhere to social distancing guidelines

- communal items that are commonly touched (such as pens and clip boards) have been removed from the waiting area

- seating and medical equipment is sanitized between each patient

- common surfaces such as counters and door knobs are sanitized regularly

- office is aerated with outside air by window when weather permits

- office staff is using personal protective equipment (PPE) and handwashing/sanitizer