• 18Dec2020
• Dec 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Precautions Update

  At Women Partners in OB/GYN, our utmost concern is for the safety of our patients and staff.  Please read our updated pertaining to outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

Protecting Our Staff, Patients, and YOU!

Posted 12/18/2020

COVID VACCINATION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) have recently released statements about the COVID vaccine in pregnant and lactating women as well as women planning pregnancy.

Here is a summary of the recommendations:

• Studies have demonstrated that pregnancy is a risk factor for severe COVID disease.
• Pregnant and lactating women were not included in the COVID vaccine trials.
• The COVID vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that does not contain live virus.
• The vaccine should not be withheld from women who meet criteria based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) who are planning to conceive, undergoing fertility treatment, currently pregnant or breast feeding.
• All patients, regardless of vaccination status, should continue prevention measures including hand washing, wearing a mask and social distancing.
• Currently, the vaccine is available for health care personnel.

If you wish to read the complete statements, please see the references below:

• ASRM
  https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/asrm/asrm-content/news-and-publications/covid-19/covidtaskforceupdate11.pdf
• ACOG
  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19

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Posted 11/3/2020

As we continue to navigate COVID, we must remind you of our protocols to protect the health and safety of staff and patients.

Our staff are screened daily for both temperature and symptoms.  They must not have a temperature and be symptom-free to enter the workplace.

As patients we ask that you please adhere to the below listed safety protocols.

Appointment Guidelines:

1. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your initial OB appointment.
2. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your OB anatomy sonogram.
3. You may bring ONE adult visitor if you are a minor.
4. You may NOT bring a visitor to:
   • Any other appointment types.
   • No children/infants will be allowed to include post-partum appointments.
5. If you have tested positive or have a test pending results, you MUST reschedule your appointment.
6. If you have a cough, fever or other symptoms, you MUST reschedule your appointment.
7. You must wear a non-vented mask. The mask must cover your nose and mouth at all times while in the office. If your mask does not meet the requirement, you will be asked to switch to a surgical mask.
8. All sonogram appointments must wait in the car unless instructed otherwise. You should call the office and select the sono appointment check-in option.

Thank you for your cooperation and allowing us to participate in your care.

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Posted 7/2/2020

As the number of COVID cases continues to rise in Bexar county and the surrounding counties, we must ask you to cooperate and help us maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Our staff are screened daily for both temperature and symptoms.  They must not have a temperature and be symptom-free to enter the workplace.

Please adhere to the below listed safety protocols.

Appointment Guidelines:

1. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your initial OB appointment.
2. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your OB anatomy sonogram.
3. You may bring ONE adult visitor if you are a minor.
4. You may NOT bring a visitor to:
   1. Any other appointment types.
   2. No children/infants will be allowed.
5. If you have tested positive or have a test pending results, you MUST reschedule your appointment.
6. If you have a cough, fever or other symptoms, you MUST reschedule your appointment.

Thank you for your cooperation and allowing us to participate in your care.

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Posted 4/29/2020

Masks

We ask that all patients continue to wear a mask if for their appointment or you may be asked to reschedule.  Due to the shortage of supplies for medical providers, we cannot provide a mask to all our patients at this time.

Visitors

Only the patients will be allowed in the office for their appointment. One additional person will be allowed at the initial OB appointment and the anatomy ultrasound appointment. Minors must still be accompanied by a parent.

The continued health of our staff and patients is our top priority and we thank you for your understanding.

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Posted 4/8/2020

COVID-19 Precautions Update

We ask that all patients wear a mask if available to them for their appointment.  Due to the shortage of supplies for medical providers, we cannot provide a mask to all our patients at this time.

The continued health of our staff and patients is our top priority and we thank you for your understanding.

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Posted 3/16/2020

Appointment Guidelines:

1. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your initial OB appointment.
2. You may bring ONE adult visitor to your OB anatomy sonogram.
3. You may not bring a visitor to:
   • Any other appointment types.
   • No children will be allowed.

Entrance Screening:

To reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses, we are continuing to follow the CDC guidelines to better protect our patients, staff and you.

We will screen everyone for travel, history, fever, or respiratory symptoms.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, you will be asked to reschedule your visit until you are symptom-free.

Screening Questions:

To keep or make an appointment you will be asked:

1. Do you have a fever or sore throat?
2. Do you have respiratory illness?
3. Have you traveled outside the country or to high risk states?
4. Have you been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14-days or has been tested and results are pending?

If your answer is yes, your appointment will be rescheduled.

Thank you for your patience and support.

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Posted 3/16/2020 – Baptist Health System

Baptist Health System is committed to keeping our patients, our staff, and our community safe. Our hospitals are monitoring information from federal, state, and local public health agencies for current information on the coronavirus. We have taken the appropriate steps as we have trained professionals and the necessary equipment to react accordingly.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have implemented measures to keep patients, visitors, and employees safe. We have limited access to our hospital, implemented screening stations, and will be taking your temperature upon entry. Screening tags are given to each person upon entry. If you have been screened, place your tag on your shirt. The screening tag will allow you to bypass the screening stations for the rest of that day. A new screen will be performed daily.

In addition, daily visiting hours will be from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Visitors will be limited to 1 per patient at a time and we ask that you use caution when inviting additional visitors. Children under the age of 12 years will not be permitted to enter the facility. For special consideration, please see the screeners at hospital entrances or notify your nurse for any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Hospital Administration

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Posted 3/13/2020

Our utmost concern is for the safety of our patients and staff.  We have implemented the following to address this evolving situation.

1. We have posted alert signs at the entrance to both of our locations.  Building access is also limited to certain entry points.  Access may be refused for individuals who:
   • Show signs of fever and/or symptoms of lower respiratory illness
   • History of foreign travel to China, Iran, Japan, Europe or South Korea, or State of Washington within 14 days.
   • Any person, including health care workers, who has been in contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patient.
2. Our clinic is outfitted with hand sanitizer stations to prevent cross-contamination.
3. We have decontamination procedures in place to ensure that all high contact areas are cleaned and decontaminated multiple times throughout the day.

If you develop any symptoms such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath (especially after foreign travel or contact with someone who has recently traveled), it is important that you seek medical attention by calling your primary care physician or an urgent care facility. IT is important that you call BEFORE showing up to either facility.

At this time, we ask that all patients in the higher risk age categories reschedule their appointments for their well women exams to limit any possible exposure to those parties.  Additionally, we ask that you limit any parties accompanying you to the appointments.  They must also meet the above listed screening criteria. In addition, should you develop symptoms or are currently ill we ask that you reschedule your appointment for at least 14 days from onset of your illness.  We appreciate your cooperation and consideration.

Respectfully,

Women Partners

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