Kids Klinic News

Dear Parent or Guardian, We are proud to announce that Kids Klinic joined MD Kids Pediatrics Health Network Family on October 1st, 2022. My staff and I will be honored to continue to serve you at the present location and phone number. On October 27th, 2022 we began the process of updating our Electronic Health Record System and we are building a new patient portal. Our old portal is out of service and will not be answered. Please contact our office by phone if you need assistance. As soon as our new portal is functional we will instruct you how to log in and use it. Thank you for your patience and understanding. New on-demand telemedicine visits are available via KidzDocNow. Your child will be seen by pediatricians who are part of our network. Download the App from Apple or Android device or visit http://kidzdocnow.us If you have any questions about the transition, please do not hesitate to call us at 972-969-4230. Please note our office hours have changed. We are here to serve you on Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM -5 PM; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus outbreak continues. Newer strains are detected and the number of cases increasing in the DFW area iso far in January. Our Clinic remains well-prepared. For your safety, Kids Klinic has implemented protocols recommended by the CDC and Texas regulations and we are following all guidelines. However, we cannot do this alone! We need your cooperation! Here is how you can stay safe and help keep the clinic operating safely:

1. We prefer that you check in online, and fill out all the "paperwork" BEFORE you arrive so you spend less time at the clinic and therefore less chance for exposure.
2. Have only one adult come with the child inside the building to avoid others being exposed, preferably the parent who is not sick. If possible, leave your other children at home and do not bring your other children who do not have an appointment that day.
3. If you (parent) are sick or recently traveled (within the past 14 days), or were exposed to someone with the coronavirus, please re-schedule non-urgent visits, like well-child check-ups otherwise call our clinic for safe arrangements.
4. Do not let grandparents bring your child if possible since they have a higher chance of dying from this disease if exposed.
5. Our waiting room is now re-opened, but if you feel more comfortable you may call in when you arrive and wait in your car for your appointment. The receptionist will call you on your phone and escort you in when it is your turn.
6. Do not allow children to roam the building or go to the bathroom alone, the more things they touch the higher chance for exposure.
7. Ask permission to take them to the bathroom yourself and let the nurse know. Please use wipes and Lysol provided in the bathroom and clean before and after use.
8. We removed all the toys from the examining rooms. Please keep your children entertained and in your lap, do not let them touch anything in the room. Bring a book, a toy, or coloring they can do, or have them use your phone for entertainment while you wait. Do not let them leave the room or open the door.
9. We will do everything to keep everyone apart, but keep 6 feet distance from others in case you cross-pass with them.
10. All patients and parents are required to wear a mask (it may be a homemade one) except for children under 2. Cover your and your child's cough and sneeze with Kleenex, wipe their runny noses and drools and wash hands right away, do not let kids lick or put in their mouth anything at the clinic.
11. Do not bring any food to eat at the clinic. Formula for babies is allowed.
12. We are scheduling well-child checks, follow-ups, and immunizations away from sick visits to keep everyone safe. If your child has any runny nose, cough, or stuffy nose, especially if they have a fever please reschedule their well-child checkup or change it to a sick visit.
13. We are in Protective Equipment and we may look very scary for your child. Please prepare them in advance as best as you can.
14. You may see installed fans to our windows to limit air re-circulation. Please keep busy fingers away from the fans and the electric cords!

There may be other protocols we will implement as we learn more about what works best for the safety and well-being of everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation!