Clinic News
Up-To-Date Temporary Operational Changes Due To COVID-19
As a clinic we are doing everything we can to protect the safety and health of our patient families, providers, and staff. Thank you for your kindness and your continued patience and understanding as we move through this pandemic together.
FAQ’s:
Q: Can I bring my child in for well care?
A: Yes. We are now allowing well care of all ages. It is especially important to continue your child’s immunizations to prevent outbreaks of vaccine preventable illness.
Click here for a list of critical vaccines for each age group: http://www.wayzatachildrensclinic.com/vaccines.html
Q: What steps are you taking to keep Wayzata Children’s Clinic safe for visitors?
A: We adhere to the most current national and state infection control standards, including separation of well children from ill (see below), physical distancing in our waiting rooms, and requiring patients over 2 years old, parents, and clinic staff to wear face coverings. Only one parent or guardian may accompany the patient, no siblings please, unless the sibling has an appointment as well. We rigorously clean high touch areas—all scales and equipment as well as each exam room are comprehensively sanitized between each use and cleaning schedules are verified by clinic supervisors throughout each day.
Q: How are ill and well children kept separate in the clinic?
A: We have created a variety of separation practices through our sites. Our schedulers can direct you to the site that meets your family’s needs, whether that is a site that sees only well care (Chaska, Maple Grove, and Spring Park), a site that only allows ill appointments at the end of the day (Delano), or a site that has separate entrances, waiting areas, and rooms for ill and well care (Minnetonka).
Q: Can I bring my child to clinic for a walk in appointment? Strep test? What about evening hours?
A: To tightly control the flow through our waiting rooms and clinics we are not allowing walk in or evening care. A strep test is available with a clinic visit or curbside as part of a telehealth appointment at certain clinic sites- please call to discuss with our nurse coordinators. All of these changes aim to provide safe, quality care via telehealth while providing a safer clinic environment.
Q: Can I request a telehealth visit for illness? ADHD? How about for a yearly check up?
A: Many visits can be arranged via telehealth- including medication management, illness such as rash, fever, cough, and digestive concerns. Your provider can counsel you on home treatments and discuss when an in person visit would be advised. On the other hand, since check-ups have so many important exam and growth components, these are best done in person. If you have concerns but are planning to wait to bring your child to clinic for well care, we are available via telehealth until that time. We are here to support you both in person and remotely.
Q: Where can I do a lactation consult?
A: Our lactation providers are seeing moms and babies at Chaska, Spring Park, and Maple Grove sites.
FAQ’s:
Q: Can I bring my child in for well care?
A: Yes. We are now allowing well care of all ages. It is especially important to continue your child’s immunizations to prevent outbreaks of vaccine preventable illness.
Click here for a list of critical vaccines for each age group: http://www.wayzatachildrensclinic.com/vaccines.html
Q: What steps are you taking to keep Wayzata Children’s Clinic safe for visitors?
A: We adhere to the most current national and state infection control standards, including separation of well children from ill (see below), physical distancing in our waiting rooms, and requiring patients over 2 years old, parents, and clinic staff to wear face coverings. Only one parent or guardian may accompany the patient, no siblings please, unless the sibling has an appointment as well. We rigorously clean high touch areas—all scales and equipment as well as each exam room are comprehensively sanitized between each use and cleaning schedules are verified by clinic supervisors throughout each day.
Q: How are ill and well children kept separate in the clinic?
A: We have created a variety of separation practices through our sites. Our schedulers can direct you to the site that meets your family’s needs, whether that is a site that sees only well care (Chaska, Maple Grove, and Spring Park), a site that only allows ill appointments at the end of the day (Delano), or a site that has separate entrances, waiting areas, and rooms for ill and well care (Minnetonka).
Q: Can I bring my child to clinic for a walk in appointment? Strep test? What about evening hours?
A: To tightly control the flow through our waiting rooms and clinics we are not allowing walk in or evening care. A strep test is available with a clinic visit or curbside as part of a telehealth appointment at certain clinic sites- please call to discuss with our nurse coordinators. All of these changes aim to provide safe, quality care via telehealth while providing a safer clinic environment.
Q: Can I request a telehealth visit for illness? ADHD? How about for a yearly check up?
A: Many visits can be arranged via telehealth- including medication management, illness such as rash, fever, cough, and digestive concerns. Your provider can counsel you on home treatments and discuss when an in person visit would be advised. On the other hand, since check-ups have so many important exam and growth components, these are best done in person. If you have concerns but are planning to wait to bring your child to clinic for well care, we are available via telehealth until that time. We are here to support you both in person and remotely.
Q: Where can I do a lactation consult?
A: Our lactation providers are seeing moms and babies at Chaska, Spring Park, and Maple Grove sites.
* As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to unfold around the world, families may be left wondering: Is it safe to bring my child to a clinic for immunizations? The answer to that question is yes. It’s still recommended that every child continues to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for immunizations, even if the process looks a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re experiencing unprecedented times, and it’s very important for children to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Kelly Lemieux, Pediatrician. “Not only do we want to keep your child healthy, but it’s a critical step against preventable diseases.”
Resources
The global outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation therefore we encourage you to use the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and MN Department of Health (MDH) links posted below as a resource for the most up-to-date, information and guidelines.
MDH Hotline (for general COVID-19 questions) 651-201-3920
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
For COVID-19 parenting topics such as masking, breastfeeding, disinfectants, parenting, work/school, etc:
https://www.healthychildren.org
https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/talking-to-children-about-coronavirus/
Educate Your Children – this is very important!
The global outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation therefore we encourage you to use the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and MN Department of Health (MDH) links posted below as a resource for the most up-to-date, information and guidelines.
MDH Hotline (for general COVID-19 questions) 651-201-3920
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
For COVID-19 parenting topics such as masking, breastfeeding, disinfectants, parenting, work/school, etc:
https://www.healthychildren.org
https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/talking-to-children-about-coronavirus/
Educate Your Children – this is very important!
- Social distancing – limit public interactions, work/school from home, limit gatherings to less than 10 people, visit with friends and loved ones electronically. If you must go out in public keep 6’ of distance between yourself and others.
- Good hand washing – at least 20 seconds, between fingers, on fingertips, tops of hands, and palms
- Cough/Sneeze into your elbow rather than your hands
- Remain home when ill until 10 days since the onset symptoms appeared, until fever-free for at least 72 hours without medication, and until upper respiratory symptoms improved
- Those who are at risk should stay home – older adults & people with serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease