Our Commitment To Patient Safety
Update 5.29.2020
As of June 1st, all offices are open for regular office hours. In addition and as always, one of our doctors will remain on call 24/7 to address any emergencies and be available for patients both in the local hospitals as well as our offices.
Although we have opened up again after the COVID-19 pandemic required we limit our hours, our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our patients and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to operate with the precautions put into place as advised by the CDC, NYSDOH and local healthcare recommendations.
What Sims & Associates Podiatry is Doing to Help Minimize Exposure and Keep You Safe:
Prescreening: We have implemented screening measures at each of our offices for staff to ensure that anyone showing signs or have the potential risk for contacting COVID-19 is asked not to return to work until it is safe for them to do so.
Staggering patient appointments: We are staggering patient appointments to allow for more time and physical space in between. Instead of waiting in our waiting room, we are asking patients to wait in their cars until their private, exam room is sanitized and ready for them to be roomed immediately. If a patient must remain in our waiting room we have staggered seating so everyone remains a safe distance from one another.
Social distancing & unnecessary physical contact: We are advising our patients and staff to maintain proper distance of 6 feet or more from one another and refrain from unnecessary physical contact where applicable and able. (We apologize in advance that we will not be shaking your hands.)
Frequent sanitizing of our offices: We are committed to ensuring our offices follow proper protocol for sanitizing and disinfecting regularly throughout the day all areas including, treatment tables, equipment, waiting rooms, doors, general areas and frequently touched surfaces.
Preventative measures: We have mandated our staff to practice preventative measures as outlined by the CDC such as, frequent washing of hands with soap and water, using approved hand sanitizer, wearing a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth, covering their nose and mouth for coughs/sneezes with tissues or if not available the crook of their elbows to help minimize exposure and spread of illness.
Please Call Before Your Appointment if You:
Think you’ve been exposed to Coronavirus or have come in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Have traveled outside of the country (to a level 3 country) in the past four weeks or have been in contact with anyone that has traveled outside the country (to a level 3 country) in the past four weeks.
Have been asked by a government agency to self-quarantine in the past two weeks.
Are experiencing flu-like or upper respiratory symptoms, fever, cough or shortness of breath.
If you’re not feeling well or are still recovering from an illness.
Protect Yourself:
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing.
Social distancing of 6 feet or more between yourself and other people.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces.
Get medical attention early if you have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
Mild symptoms should still seek medical care and stay home until recovered, if possible.
For More Information
To help ensure you have the latest and most up-to-date information, please review the links below of other healthcare and government organizations:
Coronavirus & The Flu
Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus
Travel Advisory Information
