COVID-19 Resources & Updates
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): CCMC remains committed to your health
At CCMC we understand that your health and safety come first. We remain
committed and available to serve all of your healthcare needs during this
time as we know that heart disease does not take a day off. We continue
to offer advanced, high-quality care in a safe environment.
We are proud to implement the following safety measures for your protection:
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Screening and temperature checks- Every person entering our facility will be screened with COVID safety
questions as well as have their temperature checked.
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Universal masking- Employees, physicians and patients are required to wear a mask at all times.
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Physical distancing- We have set up distancing in our waiting areas and clinical areas. Depending
on the capacity of patients in our waiting room you may be asked to wait
in your car for your safety.
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Increased thorough cleaning and disinfection- We have increased the number of times and the detailed nature in which
all common areas and clinical spaces are cleaned throughout the day. Hand
sanitizer is also available throughout the facility.
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Limited visitors- In order to maintain a safe environment we no longer allow visitors in
our facility.
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COVID-19 patients- For the safety of all patients and staff we will not be seeing COVID-19
positive patients in our facility. If you test positive for COVID-19 within
the last 30 days you will be scheduled for a telemedicine visit until
you have been cleared to come to our office. See our
COVID-19 positive patient policy here for more information.
You can contact us at
661.323.8384 like you would during any other time so we can help determine your next
steps for care.
Plan Your Visit to CCMC
We have implemented additional safety precautions to ensure our facility
is a safe place to receive care and those treating our patients are healthy and safe.
What We Ask of Our Patients
- Wear a mask. All patients and visitors are required to wear masks at all
times in our facility. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one.
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Check the visitor policy. Currently, visitors are not allowed at CCMC.
It is critical for the safety of patients and employees that everyone
follows these restrictions. Read our policy
here.
- We encourage you to schedule a telemedicine visit via your smartphone or
computer in place of an in-office visit whenever possible.
- Monitor your health. If you are feeling sick or have suspected symptoms
of COVID-19, please contact our office before your visit to determine
if you should be tested or if you should reschedule your visit. All patients
and visitors will be screened when entering the facility.
- Arrive on time. We are practicing physical distancing in our common areas
and ask that patients arrive no more than five minutes early unless otherwise
indicated by your physician. If you arrive earlier, please wait in your vehicle.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Universal masking. All of our physicians, staff and patients will be wearing
masks at all times.
- Screening. When you arrive at the entrance to the CCMC building, screeners
will take your temperature and ask you a series of questions related to
COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. All staff members entering our facilities
are also screened.
- Telemedicine. Patients with respiratory or COVID-19 symptoms will be set
up with a telemedicine visit.
- Physical distancing. Our waiting rooms and common areas will be laid out
to allow for physical distancing. You may also be asked to wait in your
vehicle depending on the capacity of the waiting room.
- Thorough cleaning. All exam rooms, equipment, furniture and common areas
will be disinfected between uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
CCMC Visitor Policy
For the safety of our patients and staff and to ensure we can maintain
CDC recommended physical distancing standards within our office, NO VISITORS
will be allowed.
Exceptions:
One visitor is allowed for the following:
- Patients under the age of 18
- Patients with physical, developmental or cognitive impairments, memory
loss or confusion
Please make sure to let the office know if you qualify for the visitor
exception when you make the appointment so a note can be placed in your
chart. You will be asked for the qualifying exception by the screeners
before you enter the office.