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Visitor Restrictions
Ensuring patients are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our highest priority. Florida Joint & Spine Institute, PA is implementing a new visitor policy to protect the health and safety of our patients, families and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new policy follows guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and is intended to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Florida Joint & Spine Institute, PA. clinics and medical centers and the communities we serve.
Medical Centers, Hospitals and Clinics
Effective March 13, 2020, the new visitor policy will:
- At this time, we are allowing entry into facilities for only one immediate family member per patient.
- Family members and patients will be screened for signs of respiratory illness including fever and cough and will be asked about recent travel.
- Access will be limited to a few specific entry points in each facility.
What you Need to Know About COVID-19
Florida Joint and Spine Institute is committed to the health of our members, our employees and the communities we serve. We are monitoring the rapidly changing events related to coronavirus (COVID-19). We will provide information to the public during this pandemic.
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The risk may change daily. Florida Joint and Spine Institute is partnering with health officials to monitor and evaluate this situation.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
What should I do if I have symptoms or think I’ve been exposed to COVID-19?
If you suspect you are infected or have symptoms, do not go to work and do not travel. Call your doctor’s office before you go in for an appointment. Be ready to report your symptoms, recent travels, and possible exposures.
How is COVID-19 treated?
Treatment for COVID-19 is supportive care (treating the symptoms). There are no antiviral or vaccine options at this time.
How can we prevent COVID-19 from spreading?
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household clearing spray or wipe.
- Practice good respiratory and hand hygiene:
- Cover your cough and sneezes.
- Wash your hands often (for at least 20 seconds) and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This pandemic started in China but has now spread to many countries, including the United States.
How does COVID-19 spread?
The virus is spread from person to person through close contact and respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It may be possible to get COVID-19 through contact with a contaminated surface or object; however, this is not the main way the virus spreads.
Who should wear a mask?
Not everyone needs to wear a mask.
- Patients with cough or respiratory symptoms should wear a mask when in the hospital or clinic.
- Health care workers taking care of individuals with the virus need masks to protect themselves.
- The CDC does not recommend people who are well wearing a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.