Welcome to Manotick Medical Centre

NOTICE ALERTS:

INFLUENZA VACCINE UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Please be advised we DO NOT have the 2020-2021 influenza vaccine available here in clinic at the present time.

It is anticipated that we will have vaccines available for distribution mid-October sometime. We will update our communication once we have further details from Public Health. Of note, Public Health allocates the quantity we receive and therefore the availability of what we can offer is beyond our control. Of note, Pharmacists will now stock the high dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (High dose TIV) and will be able to vaccinate residents of Ontario over 65 years of age with the vaccine of their choice. However, the restriction for pharmacists to vaccinate only individuals 5 years of age or older remains in place. Public Health will also be offering community based booked appointments as well. Further details will be provided.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SCREENING UPDATED – SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The Manotick Medical Centre (MMC) continues to respond to developments of COVID-19 and we are taking measures to protect our patients, staff, physicians and our community. As the situation is rapidly changing, our policies and booking guidelines have been evolving to keep in line with current recommendations by the Ministry of Health and Ottawa Public Health.

As we continue to respond to ongoing developments of COVID-19, patients who require care during our weekend clinic hours are invited to call the clinic at 613-692-2571 (option #2) to book aTelephone Appointment for same day.

Our phone lines will be answered on both Saturday and Sunday between 9:45 am until 12:00 noon. Depending on the demand these times may be sooner or later. Please be patient when calling as the team could be managing a high volume of calls.

Our doors continue to remain locked over the weekend, therefore, please do no visit the clinic in person unless you have been directed by the physician to do so. Should you require medical attention outside our normal on-call weekend hours call the Family Health Nurse (Telehealth Advisory Service) at 1-866-553-7205.

PLEASE **DO NOT** COME TO THE CLINIC WITHOUT CALLING FIRST!

The MMC team is following the advice of Public Health Ontario to try to limit potential virus exposure of patients within the office, especially those with conditions that put them at high risk. As a result, in person clinic visits continue to scheduled as a phone/virtual appointment to help minimize potential spread of infection.

Telephone/virtual visits have been recommended for certain visit types which do not require significant physical assessments. ​You will be notified if your scheduled office visit will be transitioned to a telephone/virtual visit.  Following the telephone/virtual visit, an in office assessment may be requested if deemed necessary by the Family Doctor, like, prenatal, new baby visits, well baby immunization appointments and other types of appointments as deemed necessary to be seen in person.

HOW WILL PHONE/VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS WORK?

If you call for an appointment our reception staff may indicate that a telephone/virtual visit is appropriate. If you have previously booked an office appointment you may receive a phone call to transition to a telephone visit. Your telephone number will be confirmed for the appointment time.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE TELEPHONE/VIRTUAL VISIT?

• Be available for your scheduled appointment time which will normally be a window of a start and end time as we are experiencing a high volume of patient calls;
• Your appointment call may come in as a blocked number call. Please ensure the ringer is turned on your phone and it is turned to the on position;
• Have your full medication list prepared;
• Make a list of any required medication refills prior to the visit along with your pharmacy information;
• If you take blood pressure medication, have diabetes, or heart disease, please obtain home blood pressure readings prior to the visit.  We recommend the standardized home assessment be performed; For instructions, CLICK HERE
• If you are treated for a mood disorder (anxiety or depression), you may be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to your appointment and be ready to discuss the questions.

FOLLOWING THE VISIT?

• Any prescriptions renewals, labs, or imaging requisitions or referrals will be sent electronically by your medical provider.
• We will arrange appropriate reassessment visits following the telephone visit. This may be your routine future visitor or any required additional assessment.

HOW LONG WILL THIS NEW PROCESS LAST?

The length of the infection precautions is unknown at this time. As the situation evolves we will keep you updated with any changes. Please visit our website for further updates and changes – www.manotickmedicalcentre.com

Should you need to drop off any documentation, records, forms, etc. it is requested you send by mail, Canada Post, forward to the clinic by fax @ 613-692-0271, or, you may opt to place a sealed envelope with contents under the glass door (a secured area) at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor at our location.

If you think you have 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use the self-assessment tool (no need to call) provided by Public Health to help determine if you need to seek further care. Please review CAREFULLY before considering calling Ottawa Public Health (OPH) or seeking healthcare.

CLICK HERE FOR —  Covid-19-Self-Assessment-Tool – Public Health 

PUBLIC HEALTH SELF ISOLATION GUIDELINES:    CLICK HERE

SHOULD YOU BE APPROVED BY THE MMC TEAM TO COME TO THE CLINIC IN PERSON:

• you will be questioned when booking, on the day of your appointment and when you arrive;
• you will be asked to sanitize your hands upon arrival;
• you will be asked to bring your own mask or wear a scarf, should you not have you will not be permitted to enter in for your appointment;
• you will be asked to stay 2 m (6ft) away from other people;
• do not touch any surfaces.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just washed your hands;
• Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hand.  Also, make sure to wash your hands afterward;
• Avoid visiting people in hospitals or long-term care centres especially if you are sick;
• Stay informed by utilizing the below links;
• Get your flu shot if you haven’t already.

For employees, if your employer requires a sick note please send them this letter from Ottawa Public Health

 For more information about COVID-19 click on the links below:

• Ottawa Public Health: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx 
• Public Health Agency of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
• Global Travel Advisory –  Travel Advisory

We thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during these challenging times.

Stay safe and be well.

We are NOT accepting new patients at this time. 

Our Clinic

The Manotick Family Health Organization is committed to promoting, maintaining and enhancing the quality of life and health of our patients.