ALL RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENTS BEING GIVEN AS NORMAL:
It is important that our patients continue their daily radiation therapy treatments. However, if you are sick or have a fever, or have been in contact with someone who is sick, we ask that you stay home and contact your physician. With this in mind, we will be working closely with our physicians and management staff to ensure the safety of our patients over the next several weeks, which may include modifications to ensure the highest quality treatment delivery.
CDC GUIDELINES BEING FOLLOWED DURING ALL PATIENT VISITS:
Atlanta Oncology Associates top priority is the health and wellbeing of our patients, visitors, and employees. As a result, we have been closely monitoring the COVID – 19 outbreak and following the guidelines provided by the CDC. We are taking every precaution to ensure your safety, by thoroughly cleaning treatment rooms and exams rooms after each patient visit, as well routinely cleaning all high traffic areas. We are also in close communication with our environmental services partners to ensure the products being used to wipe down high traffic/high touch areas such as doorknobs, meet CDC guidelines.
ALL PATIENTS INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
As recommended by the CDC; we also encourage you to take preventative steps, as listed below, to help slow down the spread of the virus. (a full list can be found at: https:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention)
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you are sick, or have a fever
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily
USEFUL LINKS
Daily Status Report from Georgia Department of Public Health (updated daily at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm)
Georgia Hotline: (844) 442-2681
CDC’s Guide to Cloth Face Coverings (We recommend you wear one to our office.)
We will continue to communicate with you, as this situation evolves.