CORONAVIRUS
​(COVID-19)
UPDATE

As you may have heard, Governor Kemp has signed an Executive Order for the State of Georgia to “shelter-in-place” beginning Friday, April 3rd through April 13th. Only essential businesses and services will be allowed to remain open.

At this time, our office has been approved to remain open according to Governor Kemps Executive Order and guidelines specified by Homeland Security.

WHAT THIS MEANS:

• Appointments are available for normal business hours (we are closed April 7th and 9th)
• Use your "Appointment Reminder” text message to prove your allowed to be out and about

READ GOV. KEMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER HERE

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STAY-IN-PLACE FAQs

Here at Alpha Spine Center, we are committed to the safety and well-being of each and every one of our patients. In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, we wanted to provide an update regarding what our practice is doing to prioritize the health of our patients and team members during this time. 

We are monitoring the situation closely and gathering data from primary sources – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State/Local Health Departments. ​Although we always ensure the upmost cleanliness and sterility of our office, we are taking some extra measures during this time to reduce any potential transmission:

EXTRA STEPS WE ARE TAKING TO ENSURE YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY

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We have temporarily removed cancellation fees for appointments so patients can feel comfortable cancelling if they are not feeling well

We have increased cleaning of high touch areas such as door handles, waiting areas, bathrooms, X-ray equipment

Patients adjustment rooms are now one at a time

Any spouse, parents, friends or family who do not have appointments are asked to wait in their car

Employees are taking extra precaution, wearing mask, washing hands after patients and sanitizing each room

If the rooms are full, we are asking patients to wait in their car until they are called to come inside to a room

We have moved Check-out, to the Check-in desk for extra glass protection between the employee and patient

We have closed the recovery room to limit exposure and follow the social distancing rules​

TIPS TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF
​FROM COVID-19

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In addition to playing our part to reduce transmission at our office, we want to ensure that our patients are equipped with the proper information to protect themselves and people around them. Here are some tips from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC to help protect yourself from COVID-19:

• If you are sick, please stay at home and refrain from contact with other individuals
• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly (the CDC recommends washing for a minimum of 20 seconds); If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Maintain a distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing/sneezing
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover your mouth/nose when you cough/sneeze.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

11 PRACTICAL WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM DURING THESE TIMES

We will remain vigilant about this situation and keep you posted about any further updates at our practice.
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Please do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions or concerns.

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