Effective Monday, May 11, 2020 our offices and Ambulatory Surgery Centers have re-opened. With the reopening our offices will remain diligent in taking measures to prevent the spread and exposure of COVID-19 by following the most current CDC regulations. For our patients who cannot come into one of our clinic locations we will continue to offer telehealth visits, on as needed basis directed by our physicians.
What is a telehealth visit?
A telehealth visit is a HIPAA-compliant two way audio and visual conference call hosted by doxy.me. This service will allow all new and established patients to complete an office visit from the comfort and safety of their own home. Should you have any questions about telehealth, please contact our office at 770-536-8109.
Office Hours:
Effective May 11,2020 all locations have resumed normal business hours. Please visit our locations page for hours relevant to satellite offices.
Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Ambulatory Surgical Centers: Gainesville Endoscopy Center: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-3:00pm Braselton Endoscopy Center: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
Preparing our Office:
These are the steps that we are taking to protect our patients and our staff:
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Anyone entering our facility will be REQUIRED to wear a mask, and will be given a verbal questionnaire. Upon completion of the screening, they are given hand sanitizer or asked to go in the restroom and wash their hands before proceeding past the front entrance
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The staff have been instructed to wipe down all surfaces every 30 minutes throughout the day
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All staff will be screened using a questionnaire and temperature check. Staff have been instructed to stay home if they become ill.
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All staff will be required to wear a mask when in the office.
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Staff and patients that have been instructed to report to the office are being kept as far apart from one another as possible.
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We have stopped all non-essential guests from entering our facilities.
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No visitors will be allowed in with a patient, unless the patient is a minor.
We will update these processes as necessary.
If You Feel Sick:
If you have a fever and cough or difficulty breathing, we are requesting that you do not present to the office. Please contact your Primary Care Physician or visit your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Department for evaluation.
Additional Resources:
Georgia Department of Public Health
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institutes of Health
World Health Information
About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
If you have additional questions, please contact us at 770-536-8109 our associates will be happy to assist you.
Gastroenterology Associates Pathology Department
Our compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals
was validated by the Joint Commission in January 2019