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A Message from Pediatric Ophthalmology, PA

Dear Patients and Parents,

In the last several weeks, concerns over COVID-19 infection have evolved and stabilized to the point that Governor Abbott has permitted the reopening of health care facilities for non-emergent care.  Although medical practices are re-opening for patient care, COVID-19 has not gone away.  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients.  We maintain rigorous infection control procedures for our patient care facilities above and beyond our already high standards for cleanliness and disinfection. In addition to the Governor’s executive orders, other government agencies, including the Texas Medical Board have issued guidance and rules we must follow in order to best protect our patients and our staff.  We would like to inform you of the extra precautions we are taking to protect you and your child during your visit:

• No more than one adult (parent/guardian) may accompany a patient to their appointment.  They will be subject to the same screening for infection risk as the patient.  While these additional protocols are in place, we are no longer able to permit non-patient children in the office.
• All patients and accompanying adults are asked to complete a screening questionnaire prior to arrival for their appointment. We are rescheduling appointments if the screen reveals a risk of infection.
• In accordance with the Texas Medical Board A Message from Pediatric Ophthalmology, PA Dear Patients and Parents, In the last several weeks, concerns over COVID-19 infection have evolved and stabilized to the point that Governor Abbott has permitted the reopening of health care facilities for non-emergent care. Although medical practices are re-opening for patient care, COVID-19 has not gone away. Pediatric Ophthalmology PA is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients. We maintain rigorous infection control procedures for our patient care facilities above and beyond our already high standards for cleanliness and disinfection. In addition to the Governor’s executive orders, other government agencies, including the Texas Medical Board have issued guidance and rules we must follow in order to best protect our patients and our staff. We would like to inform you of the extra precautions we are taking to protect you and your child during your visit:
• No more than one adult (parent/guardian) may accompany a patient to their appointment. They will be subject to the same screening for infection risk as the patient. While these additional protocols are in place, we are no longer able to permit non-patient children in the office.
• All patients and accompanying adult are asked to complete a screening questionnaire prior to arrival for their appointment. We are rescheduling appointments if the screen reveals a risk of infection.
• In accordance with Texas Medical Board rule, all patients over two years of age and all accompanying adults are required to wear a mask in order to enter our offices. All staff members will also be wearing a mask.
• All patients will be taken into an exam room as quickly as possible.
• Should anyone arrive with symptoms suggesting COVID-19 infection as identified by the CDC, a process is in place to quickly mask and isolate the person.
• We have increased our vigilance and frequency of wiping down our office using CDC recommended disinfectants
• Our care team members are being vigilant about their own health and will stay home if ill. They will return to work only with the approval of their primary care physician. It is important to us that you are comfortable continuing to receive care through our organization. We will do everything we can to keep you and your family safe rule, all patients over two years of age, and all accompanying adults are required to wear a mask in order to enter our offices. All staff members will also be wearing a mask.
• All patients will be taken into an exam room as quickly as possible.
• Should anyone arrive with symptoms suggesting COVID-19 infection as identified by the CDC, a process is in place to quickly mask and isolate the person.
• We have increased our vigilance and frequency of wiping down our office using CDC recommended disinfectants
• Our care team members are being vigilant about their own health and will stay home if ill. They will return to work only with the approval of their primary care physician.

It is important to us that you are comfortable continuing to receive care through our organization. We will do everything we can to keep you and your family safe