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                                            Patient
                                                Admitting Protocol 
                                               
                                              Dear Patient, 
                                               
                                              Due to the current pandemic
                                              situation, we have implemented
                                              stringent protocol to keep you,
                                              your family, and our staff safe
                                              and healthy. Our technologists
                                              have been screened for
                                              Coronavirus, trained, and are
                                              following strict protocol. All
                                              contact surfaces in patients’
                                              rooms and control rooms are
                                              disinfected and cleaned.
                                              Technologists will wear gowns,
                                              gloves, goggles, and surgical
                                              masks. A limited number of
                                              patients are allowed in the lab.
                                              All patients will have their
                                              temperature taken and will be
                                              screened for Coronavirus. To help
                                              us maintain a safe environment, we
                                              ask that you please practice the
                                              following guidelines during your
                                              study and your stay in our lab.  
                                              
                                                - Upon entering the lab,
                                                  please follow the technician’s
                                                  directions.
 
                                                - Please let the technician
                                                  know if you have any medical
                                                  conditions that can affect
                                                  your study.
 
                                                - Please stay in your
                                                  allocated room and avoid
                                                  walking in the hallway,
                                                  entering other rooms etc. Use
                                                  washrooms when needed.
 
                                                - Respiratory stations will be
                                                  close to your room and are
                                                  equipped with sanitizer, face
                                                  mask, and clean wipes. Please
                                                  wear your face mask during
                                                  your stay. Masks can be
                                                  removed during the study or
                                                  when advised by the
                                                  technician.  
 
                                                - Please keep your personal
                                                  belongings in plastic bags and
                                                  seal them with a knot. A
                                                  technician can provide you
                                                  with one if needed. Please
                                                  only bring your sleepwear, do
                                                  not bring any pillows, pillow
                                                  cases, blankets etc. 
 
                                                - A technician can provide you
                                                  with a disposable glass to
                                                  drink water upon request. 
 
                                                - Unfortunately shower
                                                  facilities are suspended.
 
                                                - At the conclusion of the
                                                  study, please inform the
                                                  technician and leave the lab
                                                  through the assigned exit. 
 
                                               
                                              We thank you for your cooperation
                                              and by following these guidelines
                                              we can help keep you, your family,
                                              and our staff safe.  
                                               
                                              Thank you,  
                                              Medical Director. 
                                               
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