Message for Our Families...
We would like to give an update
about how Washington Pediatrics, PA is handling the Coronavirus
(COVID-19) infections in our area. Our main concern is the health and
well-being of our patients and their families. The situation is evolving
rapidly, and we are making every effort to implement protocols to
maximize safety within our office.
We understand there is a
significant amount of fear and concern right now. We are working with
local experts to provide science-based information.
Fortunately,
children have experienced less severe infections. However, they can
expose others who may be at greater risk for more severe outcomes. Those
at risk should currently be practicing social isolation and contact
their health care providers for direction.
Our office is not testing for COVID-19.
In order to reduce the risk
to our patients and their families, we are REQUESTING the following:
- We are requesting families limit the
number of caregivers bringing the child to the office. One
parent/guardian per child.
- We are requesting families to bring only
the patient to the office, no siblings. We realize with schools
being out that this may not be an option however if this is an
option please only bring the Sick child to the office.
- We are requesting people over 60 to avoid
the office unless there is absolutely no alternative, and they are
the child's caregiver.
- Washington Pediatrics will be
implementing telehealth visits very soon. Stay tuned.
Clinical Criteria
We are currently screening all
patients for exposure to the COVID-19 virus, as follows:
- If you have had close contact with a
laboratory confirmed COVID-19 patient within 14 days and have fever
with cough, please contact the NC Coronavirus Hotline at (866)
462-3821. Our office is not testing for COVID-19.
- If you have had close contact with a
laboratory confirmed COVID-19 patient within 14 days and have NO
SYMPTOMS, it is best to avoid our office and follow the NCDHHS home
isolation guidance and symptom log.
- If you are experiencing fever and cough
and have had NO CONTACT with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, please
contact our office prior to arriving for further screening and
instructions.
Remember that washing hands and
being aware of our surroundings is very important to staying healthy.
There is no current need to wear masks unless instructed by medical
professionals.
The most important aspect is to remain calm and
rational. Washington Pediatrics providers will continue to be accessible
and provide the level of care you have come to expect. Our current
services will remain unchanged.
As things evolve, we will update
our families as quickly as possible.
Thank you for trusting us
with the care of your families.
Washington Pediatrics
In order to keep everyone as
safe as possible during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are instituting the
following measures until further notice:
- Please limit the number of caregivers
bringing the child to the office. We are requesting ONE HEALTHY
caregiver per child.
- Please only bring the sick child to the
office, no siblings (we realize with school out that may not be an
option).
- We would like to ask that people over 60
avoid the office unless there is absolutely no alternative, and they
are the caregiver/guardian.
- If you would like to wait in your car to
avoid the waiting room please let the front desk know at the time of
checkin. You will be called when your room is ready.
- Telehealth- Washington Pediatrics will be
implementing telehealth very soon (You can have a visit with the
provider over the phone!! This will keep you out of the office).
Stay Tuned......
- As we continue to learn more about this
virus we will continue to update our protocol.