Important Information Regarding COVID-19
Patient Safety & Office Visit Protocols | About COVID-19
As always, we hope you and your family are in good health.
As dedicated health care professionals, we want you to know that we remain as diligent as ever in protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff. Our practice has always strictly adhered to and will continue to exceed the standards for infection control by:
wearing personal protective gear, using hospital-grade disinfectants, practicing the latest sterilization protocols, utilizing single-use disposable materials, we have installed hospital-grade HEPA filters: 1) in all operatories 2) in the front office 3) in the reception area, and more.
Every effort we have in place is to ensure the safety and comfort of our patients and staff. Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations.
You will definitely see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. We thank you in advance and extend our gratitude for your understanding and cooperation.
- Symptoms of coronavirus are reported as flu-like, with varying degrees of severity. To ensure your health and safety, and the health and safety of everyone at our practice, please reschedule your appointment if you or a member of your household has a cough, fever, flu-like symptoms, and/or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of your appointment.
- All visitors and staff who enter our premises are now able to decide if they choose to wear a mask in the reception area. We have extra masks here so if you need one, be sure to ask for it! We have hand sanitizer that is also available for you to use when you enter the office at the front reception area plexiglass screen. You will find some at the front desk and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
- Also, in compliance with HIPAA, ADA, CDC, & OSHA only the patient being treated will be allowed in the operatory at each appointment.
Now that we have these things in place, we are looking forward to what will be our “new” normal. Together, we can help keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible. We look forward to seeing you again, and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at Paul A. Palliser DDS PC Office Phone Number 847-639-3031, or use our online Appointment Request form.
Thank you for being our patient! We value your trust and loyalty, and truly are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Sincerely,
Dr. Palliser & Team
About COVID-19
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