I initially thought keeping the office open would be a good idea.
with new information about Ent being one of the highest risk of contacting Covid, and exposing staff and other patients. Do you have recommended personal protection for the doctors and staff . Our civic duty is to avoid spread of the virus.
How would you feel if you brought the virus home to your families.
Most patients were cancelling and clinical staff were afraid to work.
I have closed my office except for telehealth visits. Most staff are on an unpaid leave. What is your workers compensation risk if one of your employees gets Covid, and is hospitalized or dies. Current recommendation from academy is to only see emergencies. The governor wants everyone to stay at home.I did many creative things to sterilize the office . I think the risks of staying open far outweigh the risks.
Financially it as better to close as more than half the patients did not show up or cancel.
