COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, the office will remain open with reduced hours. Additional precautions are taken include cleaning of surfaces/treatment table and door knobs between every patient. We will also increase spacing of patient appointments, enforce social distancing, not permit guests or family members of the patient, with the exception of minors or patients with disabilities. Dr. Kotzias will wear a N-95 mask at all times as well.
Dr. Kotzias will be offering TELE-health services to NEW and EXISTING patients that request them. Please call 201-255-4040 to schedule your TELE-health service. Contact your insurance company if you have any questions about their cost-sharing policy at this time.
Please keep safe and stay healthy during this difficult time. Please visit CDC website for frequent updates.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Please keep these helpful tips in mind!!
Everyone Should
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home as much as possible
Put distance between yourself and other people.
Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus
Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
More details: Cloth Face Covers
Cover coughs and sneezes
If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Then, use a household disinfectant.
REFERENCE
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.htm
