Important COVID-19 update for all patients
Important COVID-19 update to all Canadian Sleep Consultants patients,
We at Canadian Sleep Consultants are watching closely as the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve rapidly both globally and locally. Our highest priority is the health and safety of everyone: Our patients, staff, physicians, and their families.
Currently, our clinic remains open for patients. We want to assure everyone that we follow Alberta Health Services (AHS) guidelines for screening and prevention for COVID-19.
FOR PATIENTS WITH BOOKED APPOINTMENTS
We will continue to see you in clinic. However, for patients who have symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing and have travelled outside Canada or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, please call to cancel the appointment, stay home and call Health Link 811. If you are not seriously ill, do not go to a physician’s office, a health care facility or a lab without consulting with Health Link 811 first.
Call 911 if you are seriously ill and need immediate medical attention and inform them that you may have COVID-19.
GUIDELINES TO PROTECT YOU AND OTHERS
- Wash your hands often and well.
- Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill.
- Contact your primary health provider or Health Link 811 if you have questions or concerns about your health.
- When sick, cover your cough and sneezes and then wash your hands.
FOR PATIENTS on CPAP THERAPY
- Please follow diligently Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Guidelines for the care and maintenance of medical equipment. Details can be found below.
- Continue with regular cleaning for equipment based on manufacturer guidelines.
- We offer FREE STANDARD SHIPPING for purchases over $ 50. This goes for CPAP machines, masks or accessories.
- Additional information regarding COVID-19 for CPAP patients can be found here: https://aasm.org/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs-cpap-sleep-apnea-patients/.
You can visit the following websites below for up-to-date information about COVID-19.
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES – COVID-19 Information for Albertans
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16997.aspx
Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada
We thank you for the trust and for continually having us provide you with your sleep care needs. Please stay safe as we are all in this together in beating this global outbreak.
Sincerely,
Canadian Sleep Consultants (Physicians and staff)