Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine’s Response to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus)
Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine would like our community to know we are deeply concerned about the health and well-being of our patients, employees and their families. We are taking every precautionary and preventative measure to ensure your safety in the uncertainty of the Coronavirus. We are committed to offering the highest level of care and to meeting the needs of each and every patient. In order to stay informed, please note the information provided on this page. Please contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have at this time. (703) 848-0800
Are you Still Open? Yes! Our offices will be keeping regular business hours.
We are following guidelines according to the CDC:
All of our offices and equipment are sterilized and sanitized in accordance with the CDC guidelines. We have increased cleaning and sanitizing and are paying extra attention to high touch area throughout our offices and lobbies.
Please Reschedule Your Appointment if:
- You feel sick, are running a fever or have traveled out of the country or within an area considered a “hot spot” within the last 14 days.
- You have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, or shortness of breath) or have been in close contact with someone who has symptoms
- You know you have been exposed to COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has been exposed
- You are a high-risk patient* (*defined by CDC as older adults - 60 years or older - or if you have chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or lung disease)
Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is allowing non-clinic staff to work from home as our way to help limit exposure and slow the spread of the virus.
We are limiting travel and face-to-face meetings for all employees.
To keep everyone safe and protected, we are working to minimize the number of people coming into our clinics and operatories. We are asking for your help by only bringing one person with you to your appointment or surgical visit, if possible.
Staying in Touch:
We will be proactive to contact you if there is any change to your consultation appointment, surgery, follow-up or physical therapy.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel – Facebook and Twitter – for updates.
We continue to encourage our patients, employees, friends and family to practice safe and simple behaviors being recommended by the CDC and WHO.
- Wash your hands (two “Happy Birthday” verses)
- Avoid placing your hands on your face, mouth, nose or eyes
- If soap and water are not readily available use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Limit your exposure to large crowds
- The Importance of Hand Washing
