WE ARE TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE PRECAUTION IN OUR PRACTICE TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO/AND SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS. HERE ARE THE PREVENTATIVE STEPS WE ARE TAKING:
Corona virus has already become a serious factor in our daily lives and will remain so for months to come. We are taking every possible precaution in our practice to avoid exposure to/and spread of the virus. Here are the preventative steps we are taking:
It is well documented by now that alcohol based disinfectants (over 60 percent alcohol) are very effective in eliminating the virus in contact scenarios-by the time the disinfectant dries the virus is dead. We are using medical grade disinfectant typically used in I.C.U facilities at our practice.
- Any patients with flu-like symptoms are respectfully disallowed from entering the premises.
- All patients are requested to disinfect their hands immediately on entry to the premises.
- Shaking hands is discouraged.
- In the treatment room Dr.Greyling disinfects the headrest area completely in front of the patient allowing it to dry.
- Two layers of face towel are placed over the disinfected head rest.
- Dr.Greyling lastly disinfects his own hands (again) in front of the patient before commencing with the treatment.
- Some treatment techniques are adapted to avoid any breathing directly onto one another.
- Dr.Greyling wears surgical gloves during any treatment requiring facial contact.
- Dr.Greyling disinfects his hands straight after treating every patient as well.
- The treatment table is thoroughly soaped down and washed every day.
Dr.Greyling will of course remain open as we closely montior developments regarding coronavirus.Your health and safety remains our highest priority while we continue with your required treatments. Written by Dr Etienne Greyling
