Covid-19 proceedures
Swift River Medical Associates is open and treating patients with many different conditions, some related to COVID-19 as well as others. We are currently offering appointments in the office as well as video appointments from home. Video appointments can be conducted with either a cell phone or computer.
We continue to take many precautions to minimize everyone's risk of infection. We require that any patient with possible Covid-19 symptoms, such a cough, fever or sore throat, wear a mask, and we can provide you one if needed. Anyone with respiratory or other possible COVID-19 symptoms should call from your car when you arrive for an in-office visit.
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Prevention:
As of this time our knowledge of the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) is limited but it appears that the best way to prevent acquiring it are the same techniques that are used to avoid other viruses such as the Flu.
- Get Vaccinated and Boosted.
- Wear a mask in crowded spaces.
- Avoid close crowded spaces where you cannot remain 10 ft away from others.
- Avoid any contact with people who are potentially infected.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth, especially after contact with people or surfaces.
- Wash your hands well with soap or other hand cleaners after any potential contact.
- If soap is not available, use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol
- Keep yourself healthy and well rested.
- Cough away from others into your elbow, not your hand.
- If you are potentially infected avoid all contact with others.
What to do if you develop a cough:
- If you have severe symptoms including high fever and significant shortness of breath, proceed to the ER.
- If you have a fever, are fatigued, have significant body aches and symptoms that have only lasted 2 days or less call the office for possible flu testing and treatment. This only applies to those that are at high risk for complications due to advanced age or having serious medical issues.
- If you have a cough, but no fever or shortness of breath it is most likely a simple viral upper respiratory illness or “cold” and you should stay at home and rest until you recover.
- If you have an appointment for a cough or possible Flu when you arrive at the office remain in your car and call the office at (413) 213-0550 to check in. You will then be called to enter through the door on the right side of the building when we are ready.
Where can you be tested:
Home tests possibly available at pharmacies
Our Office (Video Visit Required)
Urgent cares and some pharmacies (call for availability)
For a list of locations go to the Mass State website
Find a COVID-19 Test | Mass.gov