Protecting Your Family's Health

• We screen patients, families and visitors with a temperature check and brief health assessment upon arrival.
• Only those who meet the health screening requirements are allowed to enter our facilities. Patients presenting with symptoms of COVID-19 will be isolated upon entry.
• There are special processes in place for patients who are being admitted for inpatient or surgical care or those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
• Employees complete a self-screening process before coming to work. Employees who experience symptoms must quarantine at home and test negative before returning to work.

• Yes, everyone must wear a face mask at all times. For guidance on what masks to wear, we recommend following the CDC guidelines.
• If you don't have a mask, one will be provided for you at check-in.
• Wearing a mask protects you and others.

• Limiting the number of people in reception areas.
• Limiting caregivers to one family member for the safety of all families and staff.
• Staggering appointment times to space out visitors.
• Reducing time in waiting areas with bedside registration in surgical areas.
• Observing appropriate distancing when possible with staff interactions between you and your family.

Please note, social distancing is a term sued to describe the physical distance kept between people when having social interactions in public places.

• All patients are tested for COVID-19 upon hospital admission using rapid testing.
• Patients with COVID-19 are cared for in specially-equipped rooms.
• All surgical patients receive pre-testing and point-of-care testing before surgery.
• We have all the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary.
• We will only care for patients if we have appropriate equipment.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered cleaning materials are used frequently throughout the day on all surfaces in exam rooms, waiting areas, labs and office spaces.
• High-touch surfaces like door handles, exam chairs, exam tables and restrooms are given special attention.
• We have reconfigured our waiting areas for social distancing and have removed toys and other tough-to-clean items.

• Please wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand gel frequently.
• Wear your mask.
• If you are sick, please stay home. If this interferes with your child’s health needs, please call your Children’s National doctor, nurse or scheduler.