BSSNY COVID-19 statement (3/25/20)

Dear Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY Patients,

We at Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving developments relating to the Coronavirus. Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our patients and staff and want to let you know the precautions we are taking at this time.

• First, we are responding to the most updated reports from the CDC and from state and local government agencies.
• We have significantly increased the frequency of cleaning all of our facilities, with particular attention to patient check-in, counter tops, exam tables, bathroom facilities, door handles, seat arms and all points of common contact.
• We are screening patients when confirming appointments and upon arrival for risk factors.We are asking patients if they have a significant cough, cold, runny nose, or high fever, diarrhea, and/or have recently traveled to China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Italy, or Iran, or they have been exposed to someone potentially infected with the coronavirus and we are rescheduling them.
• We are asking our staff to please stay at home if they have a cough, cold, diarrhea, or fever of any kind, or if they have been exposed to the virus.
• We ask that anyone visiting our office to practice social distancing. Please sit six feet from other patients in the waiting room when possible.
• We will be offering telehealth visits as an option for patient convenience.
• At Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, we are committed to keeping our facilities as clean and sanitary as possible.

Some helpful reminders for all of us:

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and always before eating or drinking.  Wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, and use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to kill germs.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face with unwashed hands.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or into a tissue.  If you use a tissue, dispose of it in the trash immediately.
• If you have a cold and flu symptoms, or are not feeling well, please stay home.

We are dedicated to providing a safe space for you and your family to receive the finest care and will continue to monitor this developing situation closely and comply with recommendations and instructions from our local and state health departments.

For the most current information visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

Thank you and stay healthy,

The BSSNY Team

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