Cook Children's News (Dec. 30)
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Cook Children's Changes Return To Work Policy For Those Infected With COVID-19
Throughout the pandemic, we have followed the latest CDC guidance closely. With the recent surge in omicron cases in our area and throughout our system, we are updating our return to work policy for employees infected with COVID-19. We also provide updated information for employees who have been exposed to the virus. | ||
What To Do If You Have Been Exposed To COVID-19
We know many of you have questions on what to do if you are exposed to the virus. Because of the increase in cases during the holidays, we want to provide you with a quick FAQ to go over a few important details: Click this link for a quick FAQ. | ||
Mary Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., Medical director of Infectious Diseases, addressed more than a dozen reporters in a news conference via Zoom on Dec. 29. Dr. Whitworth covered a number of topics over the course of 16 minutes. Dr. Whitworth speaks on what we are seeing currently at Cook Children's, talks about kids heading back to school and much more. Click here to watch the news conference.
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Submit all Visitor Exception Requests PRIOR to arrival
The instructions for submitting visitor exception requests are as follows:
(Offsite clinics are to continue to handle their own visitation exceptions internally within the clinic.) | ||
How Our Team Members Celebrate the Holidays
From ugly sweater contests to visiting the Gift of Lights Texas, many of you found festive ways to have fun this season. | ||
In Memoriam: Cook Children's Employees
This time of year is known for traditions and togetherness with colleagues, family and friends. It is also when feelings of grief can be heightened or seem overwhelming. | ||
Encouraging Words from Annabelle
Jessie Butler, PN, PICU, recently received an adorable letter from her granddaughter, Annabelle. We hope Annabelle's letter is a small reminder and encouragement to continue living up to Our Promise to patients, families, and each other every day. | ||
Celebrating the Latest Monthly Peak Performers
Click here to see the Peak Performer recipients. Do you know a colleague or team of Peak Performers? Nominate them here! (Note: you must be connected to the network to acces this page.) | ||
Happy Retirement!
Barbara is retiring from the System on Wednesday, Jan. 5 and we thank her for the many years of service and dedication to Our Promise! We encourage you to take a moment to send Barbara a farewell note or congratulatory eCard by Dec. 31. | ||
Happy New Year! We are ready for you 2022!
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Quick Links: Our Promise Knowing that every child's life is sacred, it is the Promise of Cook Children's to improve the health of every child through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. |
COVID-19 Cases Among Kids Quadruple in a Week with Omicron
Please remember that visitor exception requests for inpatients at the Medical Center or Dodson clinic appointments need to be sent prior to the arrival of the patient and/or visitor. 
Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures of celebrating the holidays with colleagues, families and friends.
"Bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love." - C.S. Lewis 
We know this has been another long, challenging year and we appreciate each and every one of you. 
Please join us in congratulating all of the following Peak Performers for October and November 2021!
Please join us in recognizing Barbara Phillips, Anesthesia Technician, for more than 20 years of service to Cook Children's.