New Safety Measures at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

New, enhanced safety measures are in place at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute to ensure every staff member and patient is protected from the threat of COVID-19. We have enacted the following policies:

Limiting Visitors and Caretakers

• Limit of one caretaker per patient during consult appointments only
• Caretakers, other than for pediatric patients, are asked to remain outside for all other appointments
• No children under the age of 12 allowed, unless they are the patient
• Minimize the amount of supplies you bring into the building
• Arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time
• Leave the building when your appointment is done, please don’t linger
• On-treatment visits and follow-up visits will be conducted over the phone, unless your case requires a physical examination

Pre-screening

• Please call 904-588-1800 before you come for your cancer treatment if you have any of the following:
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Exposure to someone with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis
  • Traveled outside of the United States in the last 14 days
  • Traveled on a cruise ship in the last 14 days
• When you arrive at the Institute, you and your caretaker will be screened before you enter the building

Cleaning and Sanitizing

• Increased the frequency of cleaning facilities and equipment, including high-touch surfaces such as door handles, elevator buttons, reception desk and lobby furniture
• Added more hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the building
• Reminding all staff, patients and caretakers to practice good hygiene
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content
  • Avoid touching your face, especially eyes, nose and mouth

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 904-588-1800 and ask to speak to Brad Robbert. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to providing you with the best of care during this challenging time.