COVID 19 Communication to Patient
09/20/2021
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We want to update you on our response to the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic. Again, our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of our patients, employees and their families. We are continuing the sanitation frequency of all hard surface areas in our office to reduce the exposure to viruses in the workplace.
After much consideration and weighing all possibilities, we have decided to go back to our original office hours from Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am to 3:00pm for Emergency and Palliative (extraction, fillings, etc) appointments AND appointments for cleanings. We will continue to keep you posted regarding any changes.
* MASKS MUST BE WORN IN OUR OFFICE BY ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
* ONLY 1 ADULT PER CHILD ALLOWED IN TREATMENT AREA.
* IF CHILD IS SICK OR PRESENTS WITH ANY SYMPTOMS, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO RESCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S APPOINTMENT.
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FOR SCHEDULED PATIENTS:
We ask that when you arrive at our office please wait in your car. For the safety of you and others we are limiting patients in the waiting area. Please let us know you have arrived by calling the phone number posted on the front entrance door and we will respond when your chair is ready.
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FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES, Dr. Rulnick may be reached at 609-280-2129. This is for true emergencies only.
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08/01/2020
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We want to update you on our response to the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic. Again, our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of our patients, employees and their families. We have increased the sanitation frequency of all hard surface areas in our office to reduce the exposure to viruses in the workplace. After much consideration and weighing all possibilities, we have decided that our office will only open on Mondays for Emergency and Palliative (extraction, fillings, etc) appointments. We are currently not taking appointments for cleanings until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will keep you posted regarding any changes.
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FOR SCHEDULED PATIENTS:
We ask that when you arrive at our office please wait in your car. For the safety of you and others we are limiting patients in the waiting area. Please let us know you have arrived by calling the phone number posted on the front entrance door and we will respond when your chair is ready.
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FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES, Dr. Rulnick may be reached at 609-280-2129. This is for true emergencies only.
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03/18/2020
We recognize that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone — a time that, for many, is filled with uncertainty. Our hearts and thoughts go out to each and every one of you.
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We want to communicate our response to the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic. Our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of our patients, employees and their families. We have increased the sanitation frequency of all hard surface areas in our office to reduce the exposure to viruses in the workplace. After much consideration and weighing all possibilities, we have decided that closing our practice until April 13th would be our best course of action. This date is tentative and may change depending on the course of this pandemic. ALL APPOINTMENTS UP TO APRIL 10 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. We will keep you posted regarding any changes.
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FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES, Dr. Rulnick may be reached at 609-280-2129. This is for true emergencies only.
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03/17/2020
We would like to give an update about how Dentistry for Children / Dr. Michael Rulnick is handling the Coronavirus (COVID 19) infections in our area. Our main concerns are the health and well being of our patient and their families. The situation is evolving rapidly and we are making every effort to implement protocols to maximize safety in our office. We understand there is a lot of fear and concern right now. Fortunately, children have been having less sever infections. Children are exposed to many other Coronaviruses every winter and this is thought to be one of the reasons why infections are less severe in younger people. However, they can expose others who may be at greater risk for more severe of an outcome. In order to reduce the risk to our patients and their families, we are strongly encouraging the following:
1. We are asking families to limit the number of caregivers bringing the child to the office.
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2. We are asking families to bring only the patient to the office, no siblings.
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3. We are asking people over 60 years of age to avoid the office.
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4. If your child has symptoms of the Common Cold such as Fever, Cough, Runny Nose, and may or may not be ill appearing, it is best to avoid our office.
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5. Remember that washing hands and being aware of our surroundings is very important to staying healthy. There is no current need to wear masks unless instructed by medical professionals.
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6. The most important aspect is to remain calm and rational.
As things change, Dentistry for Children / Dr. Michael Rulnick will update our Families as quick as possible. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your Family.