At Bethany Children’s Health Center, the safety and health of our patients, visitors and caregivers is our top priority. The Hospital has established a COVID-19 task force to evaluate the pandemic and all available information on a daily basis.
- We have reinforced our policies regarding cleaning throughout the Hospital.
- All personnel performing patient care are required to wear a surgical mask. Standard and transmission-based precautions for use of eye protection will be followed.
- The Hospital staff is dedicated to hand washing between patient encounters and as many times as possible throughout the day.
Our team of administrators, physicians, nurses, and other staff will continue to work with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, CDC, and other community leaders as we monitor the situation and the governor’s recommendations for safe operations during this crisis.
Beginning March 4, 2022 the General Mask Policy will be displayed on digital signage televisions, and on signage at all entry points to keep staff and visitors informed on our status as a hospital.
Please take note and abide by the General Mask Policy (applies also to volunteers, students and visitors) as indicated for each color status on the table below. Employees who have an approved accommodation must abide by the Accommodation Policy for each color status. The Hospital’s COVID-19 Task Force monitors many factors, including rolling average case rates, to determine the color status for each day.
+Also applies to visitors, volunteers, and students
**Examples of patient care environments: patient units, gyms, ADL building, classrooms, treatment rooms, clinics, etc.
Eye protection: Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for use of eye protection.
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Updated Visitor Policy
Due to the continued concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are monitoring CDC guidelines and updating our screening protocols based on their guidelines.
- Family visits: Family room visits limit of 5 persons.
- Bedside visits: Limit of up to 3 persons.
- Those age 5 and up may visit bedside when properly wearing a mask.
If you are a guest planning a visit to Bethany Children’s Health Center, please answer the following questions. If you answer “YES” to any of these questions, we cannot allow you to visit the Hospital.
- Have you or anyone in your family or close contacts exhibited the following symptoms: fever; cough; shortness of breath?
- Have you had close contact with a person known or suspected of having the new Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. The Hospital’s highest priority is the health and safety of those we serve.
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Outpatient Therapy Services
Together with the Hospital, Outpatient Services is evaluating the COVID-19 situation and all available information daily. All of the following precautions and plans are current today but will evolve daily as we adapt to the most current information. Moving forward:
- The Outpatient Lobby Area is marked to provide for social distancing, the use of a mask is required. Masks are mandatory for caregivers, and for patients when age appropriate.
- Our staff will continue the use of PPE for the protection of the patient, including masks.
- Remember to call the office if a patient or caregiver has had a possible exposure to a COVID positive person or is exhibiting symptoms.
- If you are interested in telehealth services, please call the therapy clinic to inquire about available options. These services are HIPAA compliant and allow us to continue working with our patients if they are not able to come in to our facility.
Please feel free to call the office with any questions.
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Pediatric & Specialty Clinics
Together with the Hospital, Outpatient Services is evaluating the COVID-19 situation and all available information daily. All of the following precautions and plans are current but will evolve daily as we adapt to the most current information. Moving forward:
- In the Outpatient Lobby Area and exam rooms, the use of a mask is required. Masks are mandatory for caregivers and for patients when age appropriate.
- Our staff will continue the use of PPE for the protection of the patient, this includes masks.
- Currently, all appointments are available to be scheduled.
- We will continue to evaluate the appointment types when scheduling patients. This is in an effort to place your child in the safest most appropriate spot, while still offering convenient options.
- Please continue to utilize our telehealth service as an option. (Must be approved by the provider before scheduling.)
- In an effort to continue to offer our patients convenience and ease of scheduling, sick visits at the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic will again be offered throughout the day.
- Designated spaces in the parking garage (north side on the 1st floor) have had signage added for our sick visits. Upon arrival, caregivers will call the number 470-2298 on the sign to alert our staff they are ready, the caregiver will then receive communication on when to enter the facility, so that they can be screened and taken directly to their treatment room.
- It is vital that children continue to come in for Well Visits, especially those requiring immunizations. We have resolved nothing if one disease diverts us from protecting from others.
We are grateful for your support as we navigate this situation, we will be checking in on families to make sure they have the equipment and necessities they need to be successful through this time.
If you have a patient at Bethany Children’s Health Center, please continue to work with your child’s social worker. Our Hospital’s chaplaincy program is also a great resource. You can get contact information through your social worker.