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Phone: (509) 543-4948
When visiting our clinic…
We’re monitoring everything very closely.
The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our daily lives is rapidly evolving. Advanced Pediatrics of Pasco is following the CDC and ADA guidelines very closely. The safety of our patients and staff is the top priority. To minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission, we have made the following changes to our daily procedures until further notice. A multi-step screening process will be done on each patient prior to their appointment.
One guardian per patient.
We will limit the number of visitors in the office to help maintain distance guidelines we will only allow one guardian to accompany minor patients into the office. We ask that family and friends wait in their vehicles while the patient is being seen.
We’re pre-screening everybody prior to entry, please come to the foyer.
We ask that you meet one of our staff members in our foyer area for a pre-entrance screening. Thank you for working with us to help control the spread of infection, it is times like this when we can all work together to minimize the effects of this awful virus.
Infection prevention
Advanced Pediatrics of Pasco has your health and wellness on our minds. Our office is taking strict protection measures to safeguard our patients by increasing our efforts to disinfect and sterilize the waiting-room and treatment rooms between patients. Additionally, we monitor the health of our staff upon clocking in and follow all the CDC and ADA recommendations for infection prevention, which we review daily.
Symptoms.
Prior to coming to your appointment, please take your temperature, and if you have a fever or a cough, one of the symptoms below or you have been in contact with someone who is known to have, or has potentially been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home. Call our office at 541-543-4948 to let us know you are cancelling your appointment. You will have the option to cancel your appointment by leaving a voice message with your name, date of birth, and appointment date. We will contact you at a future date to reschedule. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and controlling the spread of infection as recommended by our State and local government and healthcare authorities.
Please call us prior to your appointment if you or someone you have had contact with has developed any of the following symptoms in the last 3 weeks.
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
Questions? Feel free to get in touch with our offices.
Phone - (509) 543-4948
General Information about Coronavirus and Covid-19
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Take steps to protect yourself
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Take steps to protect others
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Wear a facemask if you are sick
If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.