Top
Home > General > We’ve Missed You! We’re OPEN again

We’ve Missed You! We’re OPEN again

We’ve Missed You! We’re OPEN again

We’ve missed you!  After several difficult weeks for everyone, the Great State of Texas is beginning the first phase of returning to a more familiar way of life!  While we are all excited to begin this phase of re-opening, caution & uncertainty remain.  As always, your health & safety are our first priority and you can be certain that our facility is operating according to up-to-date, best practice guidelines.  These are based on the CDC, Texas Medical Board, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, AAAASF & Society for Ambulatory Based Anesthesia among others.

We want to share with you a brief overview of what you can expect and the changes we have implemented.  For questions please call our office or visit https://lookyounger2.wpenginepowered.com for more details of our COVID-19 Patient Protection Policy.

Our COVID-19 Patient Protection Policy includes:

Screening

Screening of ALL patients, visitors & staff PRIOR to and upon ARRIVAL at our facility. Screening is based on CDC guidelines for screening those who may be a potential source of Coronavirus infection.  NO ONE will be permitted in our facility who may pose any known risk of Coronavirus.

Social Distancing

  • Fewer appointments will be scheduled with more time in between appointments.
  • Patients should arrive AT their appointment time rather than arriving early.
  • Patients should come alone to their appointments.
  • These efforts will minimize the number of visitors to our facility & allow for social distancing.

Enhanced Practices for Reducing Infections

  • 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Gel is provided at check-in.
  • We ask that patients bring a mask or we can provide a mask for you at check-in.
  • You will be provided a pen for completing forms that will be yours to keep.
  • All reading materials have been removed from waiting areas & exam rooms.
  • All high touch surfaces throughout the office are cleaned with increased frequency throughout the day with an EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant. This includes the clip-board provided at check-in, door handles, counters, exam room surfaces & seating.
  • Installation of air system Ultra-fine Particle Filters able to trap bacteria & viruses.
  • EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant fogger applied at night throughout the week.

Elective Surgery

Unlike out-patient surgery centers that have large volumes of patients or hospitals that treat COVID-19 patients, our practice & surgical facility see a much smaller volume of patients who are generally healthy & thoroughly screened.  Our on-site surgical facility, PSI, is an AAAASF accredited surgical facility.  This is important because it ensures that our facility is 100% compliant with the highest safety standards for out-patient surgery, including guidelines for COVID-19.

  1. In addition to AAAASF requirements, our surgical facility is equipped with high frequency, air flow that passes through hospital grade HEPA filters 15 times per hour.
  2. All surgery patients will be tested for COVID-19 PRIOR to elective surgery.
  3. All surgery patients at our surgical facility will be provided with a mask for the pre-operative & recovery phases of surgery.
  4. Patients & all surgical staff are protected by the use of indicated N-95 masks & all recommended PPE (personal protective equipment).
  5. Anesthesia practices have been adapted, according to current guidelines, to minimize risks during surgery.

We are prepared & equipped to continue providing you the safest environment to achieve your full potential.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

All the Best,

 

Dr. Lapuerta & Staff