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2023.03.13 Other

Prevention of new coronavirus infections

At Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower Midtown Clinic, we are working on thorough safety measures against the Novel Coronavirus infectious diseases.
The following is a guide to specific initiatives.

 

Within the facilities

・Screening system at the clinic entrance

 All customers will be asked to check their physical condition using the "Questionnaire about new coronavirus infection", measure their body temperature, and disinfect their hands by themselves.

・Disinfection with alcohol such as doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons, etc. by alcohol in the reception area, dressing rooms, examination rooms (including medical exam equipment), and consultation rooms (desks and chairs) every time after use

・Opening the door of the entrance to the facility and installing an air cleaner and a humidifier

・Nurses and laboratory technicians wearing gloves, goggles, face shields, gowns, and foot covers when droplet infection is assumed

・Installation of acrylic boards to prevent droplet infection at reception

・Ensure a minimum distance of 1m from the customer as much as possible

・Regular cleaning of the toilet

・Regular disinfection of waiting room chairs and handrails

・Disinfect the stethoscope with alcohol for each customer

 




 

We conduct upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscope) with thoroughly following the points below.

・To check physical condition before performing the test
・Combined use of regular ventilation, door opening, and air cleaner
・Alcohol disinfection of equipment and beds, etc. every time after use
・Ensuring distance between customers in recovery rooms
・Thorough implementation of protective equipment for staff

 

As respiratory function tests may spread aerosols to surrounding areas and spread the infection, they are suspended for the time being in principle.
 

 

To our employees

Daily temperature check including non-working days for all staff members(attendance suspended when having a fever), wearing face mask at all times for all staff members, and thorough hand disinfection by washing hands before and after examinations and using alcohol disinfectant

 

Request to customers

・Please wear a face mask to prevent splash infection. (If you don't have one, we will hand it over)
*In accordance with the directive from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, we also request that you continue to wear a mask at Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower Midtown Clinic after March 13, 2023.
*If you have symptoms and will not wear a mask, we may ask you to not visit our clinic from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of infection. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.

・If you suspect that a the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Infection is suspected by a CT examination or chest X-ray on the day of your consultation, we ask that you discontinue (postpone) your consultation at the discretion of your doctor.

 

At Midtown Clinic, we will implement the safety measures described above, and we will make every effort to ensure that everyone can continue to visit our clinic with peace of mind and to maintain their daily health. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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