Referring Doctors

These policy changes have been made and implemented in light of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic to provide the safest environment possible to protect the patients, staff and families. 

1)  We ask that you reschedule your appointment if:

        a.       You are undergoing quarantine due to:

                     i.      Positive test for COVID-19

                     ii.      Awaiting test results for COVID-19

                 iii.      Doctor recommended quarantine

         b.       Feeling sick or experiencing sore throat, cough or fever.

         c.       Travelled to a COVID-19 hot spot with in past 14 days

2)  Use of a mask is required while in the office (may be cloth).

3)  In an attempt to limit traffic through the office, the patient only will be permitted in the office unless you planned for sedation, your escort will be confirmed, screened, temperature taken, mask confirmed and remain in the vehicle with appropriate cell phone number.  The escort will still need to remain in the parking lot.  Exceptions include, but are not limited to:

         a.       Treatment of a patient under age of 18

         b.       Patient is unable to make decisions either medically or financially

         c.       Patient has a designated assistant

4)  Upon arrival to the office:

       a.       You will come to the front door which will be locked

                     i.      If there is someone else there, please remain in your vehicle and call (910)295-8088 and instructions will be given

       b.       Prior to entry into the office (patient and escort):

                     i.      Mask will be confirmed

                     ii.      Questions regarding health, travel and possible prolonged exposure to person who has tested positive to COVID-19

                     iii.      Temperature will be taken with touchless thermometer (forehead)

        c.       Treatment will be deferred 14 days in following situations:

                     i.      COVID-19 positive

                     ii.      Being tested for COVID-19 (PUI)

                     iii.      Prolonged exposure to person who has tested positive to COVID-19

                     iv.      Temperature 100.4 or greater

        d.       Hand antiseptic will be used upon entry to the office

        e.       Social distancing is stressed between other patients and staff members