None of us could have truly predicted the effects of this pandemic! In order to allow us to adhere to guidelines set out by our Regulator and Public Health, we realistically must cut 5-10 patients from our schedule each day. Between the upcoming appointments already scheduled and the 700+ appointments we had to cancel while closed, this is no small undertaking!
Our ultimate priority as health care providers, is to ensure timely access to the care patients require to maintain their overall health. In order to manage this task effectively, Dr. Hennessy is currently screening each and every patient to assign them to a "reschedule category" that will correspond to the reschedule timeline. In doing this, she takes into account the following factors:
• overall health status of the patient (ie: Is the patient medically or immuno-compromised?)
• oral health status of the patient (ie: Is the patient at high risk of dental disease such as periodontal disease, oral cancer, cavities?)
• when was the patient last seen? (ie: Is the patient more than a year overdue? When was their last cleaning and check-up?)
• does the patient have an upcoming appointment already booked? (Previously booked appointments may still need to be changed)
This temporary system may mean that the frequency that you have been accustomed to in the past may not be possible right now. But rest-assured, we will endeavour to make this as short-lived as possible. With everyone's willingness to work together we can get through this challenge!
Our ultimate priority as health care providers, is to ensure timely access to the care patients require to maintain their overall health. In order to manage this task effectively, Dr. Hennessy is currently screening each and every patient to assign them to a "reschedule category" that will correspond to the reschedule timeline. In doing this, she takes into account the following factors:
• overall health status of the patient (ie: Is the patient medically or immuno-compromised?)
• oral health status of the patient (ie: Is the patient at high risk of dental disease such as periodontal disease, oral cancer, cavities?)
• when was the patient last seen? (ie: Is the patient more than a year overdue? When was their last cleaning and check-up?)
• does the patient have an upcoming appointment already booked? (Previously booked appointments may still need to be changed)
This temporary system may mean that the frequency that you have been accustomed to in the past may not be possible right now. But rest-assured, we will endeavour to make this as short-lived as possible. With everyone's willingness to work together we can get through this challenge!