This interim guidance outlines goals and strategies for all U.S. healthcare facilities to prepare for and respond to community spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Although it is not possible to predict the future course of the outbreak, planning for a scenario in which many persons become ill and seek care at the same time is an important part of preparedness and can improve outcomes if an outbreak occurs. Therefore, preserving healthcare system functioning is paramount. It is critical for healthcare facilities to continue to provide care for all patients, irrespective of COVID-19 infection status, at the appropriate level (e.g., home-based care, outpatient, urgent care, emergency room, or hospitalization). Facilities may need to respond to a surge in patients requiring care. Concentrated efforts will be required to mobilize all aspects of healthcare to reduce transmission of disease, direct people to the right level of care, and decrease the burden on the healthcare system.
Currently there are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Therefore, community approaches to slowing transmission including appropriate hand hygiene, cough etiquette, social distancing, and reducing face-to-face contact with potential COVID-19 cases are needed to slow disease transmission and reduce the number of people who get sick.
Key Goals for the U.S. healthcare system in response to the COVID-19 outbreak are to:
We are taking the necessary measures in our office to insure the safety of our patients as well as our staff.
Joseph J. Prezzato MD
Currently there are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Therefore, community approaches to slowing transmission including appropriate hand hygiene, cough etiquette, social distancing, and reducing face-to-face contact with potential COVID-19 cases are needed to slow disease transmission and reduce the number of people who get sick.
Key Goals for the U.S. healthcare system in response to the COVID-19 outbreak are to:
- Reduce morbidity and mortality
- Minimize disease transmission
- Protect healthcare personnel
- Preserve healthcare system functioning
We are taking the necessary measures in our office to insure the safety of our patients as well as our staff.
- DO NOT COME TO OFFICE IF YOU ARE SICK!
- If you are sick please call the office and the office staff will direct you
- All Gynecologic surgeries are canceled until at least May 2020
- All non-OB appointments will be rescheduled
- All hospital tours cancelled
- Only patients are allowed in the office, please have your spouse or significant other wait in the car or come alone to your visit.
- Dr. Prezzato will be available by phone to address all patients concern’s or medical issues
Joseph J. Prezzato MD
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