COVID-19 Response

Safety & Support

March 15, 2020

Essential Healthcare Service

As we continue to respond to the ever-changing environment around COVID-19, the safety of our patients is our highest priority. We understand that new information surrounding the changing landscape of our everyday routines has many feeling concerned.

As we navigate this situation, We are relying on guidance from national and local chiropractic associations and healthcare organizations to direct our actions. Many, including the International Chiropractors Association, view chiropractic care as an essential healthcare service that can be used by patients with a wide array of health conditions.

As a result and when and where possible, Chiropractor Alfred Canal DC will offer limited hours by appointment, and remain committed to providing convenient and affordable chiropractic care in our local community. We know that many will continue to have healthcare needs that can be helped through chiropractic care, and we feel a responsibility and commitment to our patients. However if you are feeling sick, even slightly, please stay home and call to reschedule.

We are closely monitoring recommendations and protocols established by the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and local health departments. We pledge to communicate if our position needs to be modified as the COVID-19 circumstances develop.

Recommendations for patients and health professionals

  • Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet minimum) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Follow good respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the used tissue immediately.
  • Clean surfaces with disinfectant.
  • Avoid unprotected contact with farm or wild animals.-Within health care facilities, enhance standard infection prevention and control practices in hospitals, especially in emergency departments.
  • If you feel unwell, stay at home and isolate for at least 14 days.
  • If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers.
  • Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19

Policy

As a precautionary measure, we have implemented increased hygiene routines, monitoring and operations protocols and are following clinic procedures outlined by healthcare organizations and leading authorities within the chiropractic profession.

Patient Support

We recommend patients follow guidelines issued by the CDC, and if you are feeling unwell, please take steps to safeguard others and remain at home.

To date, routine hygienic measures are the suggested best practice for prevention of viruses like the coronavirus.

Resources

Follow the links below to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Follow the links below to the World Health Organization: