Hamilton Cardiology Associates COVID-19 Office Policies and Protocols - Hamilton Cardiology Associates - New Jersey's Leading Board Certified Cardiologists

Updated 2/7/22

In our practice, the safety and well-being of the Hamilton Cardiology Family (our patients, their families, and our staff) is our highest priority and most important responsibility. We created this COVID-19 page to provide you with the most up to date information regarding the pandemic and vaccination availability.

Hamilton Cardiology Associates encourages all patients to receive the full doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the booster as recommended by the CDC. Visit the below link for more information about the COVID-19 vaccines:

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html

Reporting Side Effects of the Vaccine

Everyone who receives the vaccine should be provided with an information sheet at the time of administration that encourages you to download the app on your smart device that will track your symptoms after administration. It allows you to report symptoms directly to the CDC. Once you register on the app, you will receive daily text reminders to “check in” and report how you are feeling.

Please refer to this link if you would like to report side effects from the COVID vaccine or booster to the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html

The CDC and New Jersey have provided web pages dedicated to travel and vaccination information. Click on the links below for more information:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/infographic/infographic-quick-reference.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/infographic/infographic-international-quick-reference.html

https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/travel-and-transportation/are-there-travel-restrictions-to-or-from-new-jersey

https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine

The Delta Variant

The below link contains the latest information from the CDC regarding the Delta Variant

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html

The Omicron Variant

The below link contains the latest information from the CDC regarding the Omicron Variant

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html

Office Policies and Protocols

We are looking forward to seeing you in the office for your upcoming appointment. Hamilton Cardiology Associates is taking every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In accordance with the latest CDC and State of New Jersey guidelines, masks will continue to be required prior to entering all of our facilities, as well as temperature check upon entry, regardless of vaccination status.

Additionally, we have implemented a screening protocol for all patients and visitors prior to entering the facility. If you answer “yes” to any of the below screening questions and have not received the full COVID vaccine and booster, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment:

Have you tested Positive for COVID-19, or do you have a pending antigen or PCR test?
Have been exposed to anyone with COVID in the past 7 days?
Have you been experiencing fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches or overall feeling of unwellness in the past 5 days?
Have you or anyone in your household traveled out of the country in the last 10 days? If YES, must present evidence of negative antigen test 3-5 days after travel AND cannot be seen sooner than 7 days after returned home (10 days if no antigen test)

In addition to our screening protocol, we have taken the following additional measures:

You will be asked to wait in your vehicle rather than the waiting room
The check in and checkout process will occur remotely
We are restricting all visitation except in cases in which the visitor is needed to provide direct assistance to the patient during the visit (e.g. translation, medical history). All patients’ visitors are required to wear a protective mask at all times while in the office.
The waiting room area has been reconfigured to maintain a 6 foot social distance, and will be restricted to those patients who require transportation
All staff, providers, vendors and approved visitors will receive a health screening (including a temperature check and a series of questions) prior to entering the office
Hand sanitizer will be available in all patient care areas
All clinical care providers are required to follow strict hand washing protocols and to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as they care for patients.
We have created signs that encourage social distancing.
Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned regularly using EPA-registered disinfectants—counters, exam tables, seating.