At Main Street Radiology in Flushing, New York, we want to assure our community that your health remains our utmost concern. As a vital provider of diagnostic imaging services, we are committed to ensuring you have continuous access to essential medical testing, without any delays to your necessary treatments.
Maintaining a Safe Environment for Our Patients
Main Street Radiology distinguishes itself as a privately-owned imaging center in New York City with the prestigious Article 28 certification. This certification from the NY Department of Health signifies our adherence to stringent safety and quality standards that go above and beyond typical imaging facilities. These enhanced requirements include facility design elements that promote safety and hygiene:
- Separate waiting areas to effectively segregate the general public from patients, minimizing potential contact.
- Dedicated restrooms for public use, patient use, and staff use, enhancing hygiene and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Wider corridors to facilitate social distancing and comfortable movement within the facility.
- Larger examination rooms, providing ample space for both patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Advanced air circulation and exhaust systems to ensure optimal air quality and reduce the risk of airborne particle transmission.
Your Visit to Main Street Radiology: What to Expect
To ensure the safety of every patient and staff member, we have implemented several key procedures that you can expect during your visit:
- Every patient will undergo a thorough screening process, including questions about potential Covid-19 exposure history and temperature checks, before entering our facility.
- To minimize crowding and maintain social distancing, we are currently limiting facility access to patients only. Exceptions are made for minors or adults needing assistance (including translation services), where one caregiver is permitted to accompany the patient.
- The mandatory wearing of masks or face coverings is required for everyone within the facility to protect themselves and others.
- Hand sanitizing stations are readily available, and patients are encouraged to sanitize their hands or wash them thoroughly before proceeding with registration.
- Social distancing guidelines are strictly observed throughout our facilities. We have adjusted waiting area seating and regulated building occupancy to maintain recommended spacing.
- Our commitment to hygiene extends to continuous and rigorous cleaning and disinfection of all facilities and equipment using hospital-grade disinfectants.
Protecting Yourself and Others: Recommended Practices
It’s important to remember that viruses like coronavirus primarily spread through respiratory droplets generated by coughing or sneezing. The same preventative measures recommended for common colds and flu are effective, alongside adhering to recommended social distancing guidelines. Key protective actions include:
- Frequent handwashing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds, particularly after restroom use, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
- Consciously avoid touching your face to minimize potential virus transmission.
- Limit close contact with individuals who are unwell to reduce your risk of exposure.
- If you are feeling unwell, please stay home from work or other public places to prevent further spread.
Your health and safety are at the heart of everything we do at Main Street Radiology Flushing Ny. We are here to provide you with the diagnostic imaging services you need in the safest possible environment.
