PATIENT
SAFETY
Safety Protocols
For Everyone's Safety
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At BCD we strictly adhere to the new COVID-19 infection, prevention, and control guidelines established by our governing bodies.
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It is important to us that you and your loved ones feel comfortable and confident while under our care.
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Onsite bathrooms are closed for patient safety. We recommend that you use the restroom before you visit the office.
Patient Check-In Procedures
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Scheduled patients may not bring others to their appointments unless the patient is under 18 (only one guardian may accompany minor).
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Other accompaniment consideration is given for translators.
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Patients must maintain 6 feet distance between each other in the waiting room.
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Masks and face coverings are mandatory in waiting room area.
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Upon arrival to your appointment you will be required to use hand sanitizer, fill out COVID-19 screening form.
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Front office staff must measure each patient's temperature at each visit and documenting the results on the Patient COVID-19 Waiver.
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If patients do not comply with any of the listed safety procedures, we will not be able to provide treatment to the patient.
Patient Check-out Procedures
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After the completion of your procedure, you will be escorted back to the front desk are to sanitize your hands.
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For more extensive treatment, patients will be escorted to the front desk to wait in the designated check-out area.
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Patients are requested to notify us immediately if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms within two business days after a visit to our office.
Entire Team Safety Procedures
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At the beginning of each day, all team members (including doctors) must have their temperatures measured and will sign a Staff COVID-19 Waiver.
Front Office Team's Safety Procedures
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Office door is closed to manage the office traffic.
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Front office area is equipped with an air purifier.
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We recommend that you call us instead of walk-in appointments and inquiries.
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Must always wear a mask while with patients.
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Routine disinfection of front desk area (including waiting room furniture and high-touch surfaces).
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Routine disinfection (as per guidelines) of pens, clipboards and other patient contact surfaces.
PPE
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We adhere to all the guidelines set by our governing body, with regards to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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We have all of the required PPE to practice safely.
Dentist and Hygienists Safety Procedures
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Aerosol generating procedures are performed in an enclosed operatory.
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Each operatory is equipped with an air purifier.
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Dentist and Hygienists will always wear the appropriate PPE while with patients.
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Dentist and Hygienists must wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer when leaving or entering each operatory.