July 8, 2021
The following steps are being taken to improve safety for our patient families and team members:
- SCREENINGS: We will be performing pre-appointment and same-day wellness screenings. Appointments may need to be rescheduled based on the answers provided.
- UPON ARRIVAL:
- We ask that your family send us a text (or call) and remain in your car.
- A same-day wellness screening will be conducted via telephone.
- TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING:
- Children over the age of 6 years are encouraged to come back on their own.
- There is limited seating in the wait/reception area. We ask that individuals not receiving care, wait in the car when possible.
- Appointment schedule will be adjusted to minimize the number of people in the clinic at one time.
- MASKS:
- All patients over the age of 2 and accompanying adults entering the clinic will be asked to wear a mask.
- We ask that you bring your own mask; we will provide one upon request.
- The mask is to be worn at all times in the clinic, unless actively receiving dental care.
- UPON ENTRY: All patients and accompanying adults will be required to utilize hand-sanitizer or wash their hands for 20 seconds. Temperatures will be checked with a touchless forehead scan. Those with a temperature >100.0° F will be referred to their physician.
- SEATING:
- Patients and accompanying adults are encouraged to sit at least 6 feet apart in clinic and in the reception area.
- Our reception area and clinic will remain free of magazines and toys. The arcade game will not be available for use. Please bring whatever your child may require.
- Frequently touched common surfaces to be wiped down at the start of each hour.
- RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES: will be isolated to closed rooms that have higher “room refresh rates” and air purifiers.
- We insist that only one adult (and no siblings) will be allowed in treatment rooms.
- HIGH RISK:
- Patients with special health care needs who have increased risk for morbidity if they contract COVID-19 will be postponed or may be scheduled first in the morning to ensure as clean of a clinic environment as possible.
- Family members who are considered at high risk of COVID-19 are encouraged not to come into the clinic for appointments.
- If it is known a patient is positive for COVID-19 and they have a dental emergency, the patient will be referred to Seattle Children’s Hospital.
- TEAM: At the start of the day, temperature checks and wellness screenings will be conducted for all team members.
- OTHER:
- All staff and patients will be listed on daily logs. If any individual tests positive within 14 days of the appointment, these will be easily accessible for contact tracing.
- Teledentistry will be considered as an option when appropriate.