Advisory about COVID-19 - March 17, 2020
Statement from Taos Medical Group
Taos Medical Group is committed to the health and safety of our patients and staff. As a result of COVID-19 in our community, we are taking extra precautions to keep our Office as safe as possible and ensure our ability to care for our patients.
If you have symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, or other respiratory problems, believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, have recently traveled, or have been in contact with some who has recently traveled, please call the Coronavirus hotline 1-855-600-3453 for health info. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
If You Are Coming to Us for Care
To ensure the well-being of our patients, and clinical staff, we are:
Additional Options
Currently we are beginning to explore tele-health options for the safety of our patients and staff. Given the right conditions, your clinician may be able to speak with you about your concerns via the telephone or through our patient portal. Your insurance will be billed for these services and co-pay and deductibles will apply, which means you may receive a bill for these services.
Prevention
There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus. These include:
Because information is constantly changing, you can find current details and resources at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and https://cv.nmhealth.org/, where you can sign up for email alerts to learn when significant information has been posted to the site.
Statement from Taos Medical Group
Taos Medical Group is committed to the health and safety of our patients and staff. As a result of COVID-19 in our community, we are taking extra precautions to keep our Office as safe as possible and ensure our ability to care for our patients.
If you have symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, or other respiratory problems, believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, have recently traveled, or have been in contact with some who has recently traveled, please call the Coronavirus hotline 1-855-600-3453 for health info. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
If You Are Coming to Us for Care
To ensure the well-being of our patients, and clinical staff, we are:
- Screening all patients for symptoms and exposure risks before entering our waiting area. (recent travel, cough, and/or fever, shortness of breath)
- Requiring masks for any patients with symptoms of respiratory illness.
- Asking patients to call ahead if they are experiencing fever and/or symptoms of a respiratory illness. Our staff can advise you on whether you should come in to be seen, go to the Emergency room, or manage your symptoms at home.
- Our staff will continue to perform routine cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces and high risk areas in our office.
Additional Options
Currently we are beginning to explore tele-health options for the safety of our patients and staff. Given the right conditions, your clinician may be able to speak with you about your concerns via the telephone or through our patient portal. Your insurance will be billed for these services and co-pay and deductibles will apply, which means you may receive a bill for these services.
Prevention
There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus. These include:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Because information is constantly changing, you can find current details and resources at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and https://cv.nmhealth.org/, where you can sign up for email alerts to learn when significant information has been posted to the site.