**COVID-19 Office Policy**
updated 8/1/2022
With over 30 years of experience in Women’s Healthcare, we recognize the importance of continuing to serve you reliably and safely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We write to assure you that since the onset, we’ve taken measures to continue to provide you with industry-leading guidance and service.
- Patients will be allowed one (1) guest/support person of any age in the office. For newborns, adolescents, or adult patients who require a caretaker, one adult may also accompany the patient. All persons (3+ years old) entering the office must wear a mask, covering both nose and mouth, during the entire duration of the visit.
- If you are scheduled for an appointment and are sick with any type of respiratory symptoms or fever on the day of your appointment, please call our office nurse before coming to your appointment.
- New patients must have their paperwork completed BEFORE your arrival. We will not be accepting hard copies of paperwork at this time. Patients who arrive at the office without completing the new patient paperwork may be rescheduled.
- All patients will be screened prior to their appointment for chills, fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, cold/flu symptoms, loss of smell/taste, and body aches. Symptomatic patients will likely be referred for a telemedicine visit if needed.
MASKS / FACE-COVERINGS
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- You should arrive at the office wearing a Face Covering. Home-made and commercial masks are okay. All patients and visitors will be required to be masked while in our office. Please refrain from the use of Masks with exhalation valves (see image below)
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare will continue to maintain our standard of excellence as it relates to sanitation techniques. Our routine cleaning and sanitation standards already meet CDC and other regulatory agency guidelines. Additionally, we’ve put in place a heightened disinfection response program.
There will be a limited amount of appointments per day to allow extra cleaning and sanitation for the examination rooms. Please be patient with us as we take extra care for all of us.
We welcome your questions and thank you for your cooperation in continuing to stay at home whenever possible, continuing social distancing, washing your hands, wearing a mask in public, and working together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic that has so deeply affected us all.
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare
“Serving the Women of Atlanta since 1987”
Dr. Camille Davis-Williams | Dr. Lakisha Eaton
Dr. Whitney Lankford | Dr. Ijeoma Ibezue
Melanie L. Williams, PA-C | Krystle Richmond PA-C
Melody Charles PA-C |Nwaozichi Onyeije, CNM
**COVID-19 Update**
updated March 26, 2020
For your safety, the safety of our high-risk patients, and staff, we will be reaching out to those who are currently scheduled for a preventative “Well Woman Annual Exam” who are NOT experiencing symptoms to postpone their visit for a later date. We will continue to service all patients who are experiencing urgent problems.
Please contact our office nurse or reach us via your patient portal, to inquire if your visit can be addressed via a TELEHEALTH appointment.
ALL prenatal patients will continue to be seen as scheduled (per ACOG guidelines) in order to maintain optimal standard of care for both mother & baby.
Visitor Policy for Office Visits
In order to adhere to CDC recommendations for social distancing, please limit the number of guests accompanying you to your visit to zero (0) unless assistance is needed to and from your vehicle. Per Emory University Hospital Midtown guidelines, no guest under 16yrs old will be permitted in the hospital.
Visitor Policy for Labor and Delivery / Mother-baby Unit
- As of 03/25/20, only one (1) visitor is allowed throughout L&D, APU, Mother-Baby stay (including doula)
- All visitors must be 16yrs old or older
- Visitors will be screened at Hospital entrance
- The NICU also allows only one (1) visitor thorough the stay
- Please refer to the Emory Healthcare website for details
As always, we are available to answer any questions you may have. We are honored to serve you and are here for you during this difficult time. Nothing is more important to us than protecting the health and safety of our patients, team members, and community.
**COVID-19 Update**
updated March 15, 2020
As promised, we are sending updated information as it becomes available and we are continuing to follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocol. As of now, Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare will remain open to serve you.
ALL prenatal patients will continue to be seen as scheduled (per ACOG guidelines) in order to maintain optimal standard of care for both mother & baby.
We will continue to service all patients who are experiencing problems and will be reaching out to those who are currently scheduled for a preventative “Well Woman Annual Exam” who are NOT experiencing symptoms to consider postponing their visit for a later date.
In order to adhere to CDC recommendations for social distancing, please limit the number of guests accompanying you to your visit.
We encourage all to continue to follow best practices guidelines provided by the CDC including:
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces
- Stay at home away from others if you are sick
- Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
- Do not bring your children to school, go to work, or come to your appointment if you have a cold or flu-like symptoms (elevated temperature, fever, cough, shortness of breath).
Below are links to several resources. We will continue to provide updates as more details become available.
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare
“Serving the Women of Atlanta since 1987”
Dr. Camille Davis-Williams | Dr. Lakisha Eaton | Dr. Whitney Lankford
Melanie L. Williams, PA-C | Nwaozichi Onyeije, CNM
Our office will remain open to serve you!
updated March 09, 2020
With over 30 years of experience in Women’s Healthcare, we recognize the importance of continuing to serve you reliably and safely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We write to assure you that since the onset, we’ve taken measures to continue to provide you industry-leading guidance and service. This is a dynamic and unprecedented situation and we will continue to update you with any changes as they evolve.
Safety
We are continuing ongoing communication with all team members on proper risk mitigation practices including following CDC-approved hand hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). We remain in close contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other relevant regulatory agencies, and healthcare organization administrators to ensure we deploy the most current protocols.
Sanitation
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare will continue to maintain our standard of excellence as it relates to sanitation techniques. Our routine cleaning and sanitation standards already meet CDC and other regulatory agency guidelines. Additionally, we’ve put in place a heightened disinfection response program.
Service
Our office will remain open at our regularly scheduled times. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding COVID-19 and are committed to being responsive to your needs as the situation evolves. Our patients are at the center of everything we do, and we look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of care.
Here are a few best practices provided by the CDC:
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces
- Stay at home away from others if you are sick
- Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
- Do not bring your children to school, go to work, or come to your appointment if you have a cold or flu-like symptom (elevated temperature, fever, cough, shortness of breath).
We look forward to continuing to be your women’s healthcare facility of choice. It’s important to reiterate here that your health and safety is our first priority! Thank you for allowing us to serve you and thank you for supporting one another as we navigate this moment together.
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare
“Serving the Women of Atlanta since 1987”
Dr. Camille Davis-Williams | Dr. Lakisha Eaton | Dr. Whitney Lankford
Melanie L. Williams, PA-C | Nwaozichi Onyeije, CNM
