911 Pain Management is committed to keeping our patients and our care professionals safe throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
At 911 Pain Management, your safety is our top priority. To ensure the health and well-being of our clients and caregivers, 911 Pain Management practices safety measures issued by our state and local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
If you exhibit any of the following symptoms:
Recorded fever (>99.6 F) or subjective fever
Congestion/Runny Nose
Headaches
Fatigue
Cough/Sore Throat
Shortness of Breath/Difficulty Breathing
Muscle/Body Aches
Nausea/Vomiting
Loss of Sense of Taste/Smell
Or, if you’ve had contact with anyone who was diagnosed or suspected with COVID-19 within 14 days of symptom onset. Please stay home and contact your primary care physician for additional options.
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience:
Trouble Breathing
Persistent Pain/Pressure in Your Chest
New Confusion
Bluish Lips/Face
Inability to Wake Up/Stay Awake
In the event that you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms
If a patient has a high temperature or is showing symptoms of COVID-19, our team will reach out to reschedule your visit after the patient or individual(s) experiencing symptoms have gone +24 hours without a fever and other symptoms have improved. If rescheduling isn’t possible, our specialists are equipped to prioritize safety:
- Team members frequently change examination gloves to avoid contamination
- Protection options such as disposable isolation gowns, N-95 masks, and high-level respirators.
- Eye protection such as face shields or goggles.
We advise that personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn prior to visitation. Once inside, our team members will:
- Sanitize/wash hands during and after the visit.
- Use an outdoor trash can so that PPE can be safely disposed of following the visit.
- Encourage patients to wear a facemask or other PPE if available.
- Maintain well-ventilated areas of the clinic.
- Keep visits as short as possible without sacrificing quality of care.
Home Virus Prevention
In accordance with the guidelines provided by the CDC, patients and their loved ones – especially members of at risk groups – can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by:
- Wearing a mask or other PPE.
- Staying 6 feet away from others when possible.
- Avoiding crowds and/or poorly ventilated spaces.
- Washing your hands often.
- Covering coughs and sneezes.
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing high touch surfaces daily.
- Getting an authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
911 Pain Management Offers Transportation Services
Pain, circumstance, or COVID-19 can prevent people from making appointments, and we here at 911 Pain Management understand this completely. Comfort, safety, and pain relief is our core philosophy, and in order to help you embrace more life and less pain, there are two services we offer:
- Transportation Services
- Telemedicine
Our reach for transportation services is quite long, so contact us to see if we are able to pick you up at your home. As for telemedicine, we can coach you on how to find temporary relief while in the safety of your own home–so long as you have a stable internet connection, webcam, and microphone.
