COVID-19 Updates and Telehealth Information For Patients & Families

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At Boys Town National Research Hospital, our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, youth and employees. Please review the latest information on visitors, screenings, universal masking and other ways we are working to help keep our patient families protecte​d.

As we schedule surger​ies, well-check visits and other clinic services that were delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we want you to know that we are all dedicated to not only getting back to the care you have come to know and trus​t from us, but we are committed to being better than before. This includes continuing to offer both in-clinic and virtual care.

Boys Town is continuing to actively monitor information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as updates from state and local health officials.

Universal Masking

As the city of Omaha has lifted the mask mandate, we want to inform patients and visitors that we will continue to require everyone to wear a mask while at Boys Town National Research Hospital and Medical Clinics. The health and safety of our patients and their families continue to be our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and your support. Please bring a mask with you. See CDC: How to Make and Use a Cloth Face Cover.

Patient and Visitor Screening

As a precaution, all patients and visitors coming to Boys Town​ Hospital and clinics will be screened upon arrival. Our screening questions include the following:

1. Do you have any of the following symptoms? Yes or No
• Fever of 100.4 degrees F or higher
• Chills
• Cough
• Shortn​ess of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
2. Have you had any known contact with any individual with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19? Yes or No

If you are concerned that you may have COVID-19, it’s impo​​rtant to remember to call ahead to your healthcare provider to be screened over the phone.

Visitor Policy Updates

Limiting visitors within our facilities will help protect our patients​ and healthcare staff.

For clinic visits, two healthy parents/guardians/designated adult visitors are permitte​​d to be with each patient.​

For the Hospital, only the same two healthy adults – parent/guardian/designated adult visitor – will be permitted to be with the patient throughout the hospital stay. No visitors under the age of 18.

For the Residential Treatment Center, visits for our youth will be limited in scope and can only be scheduled through the youth’s assigned clinical therapist. We understand seeing your child is important and we are continuing to make video conferencing technology accessible. Thank you for being a partner with us in keeping your child, your family and our staff protected during this time.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Boys Town Pediatrics and Boys Town Internal Medicine is offering the COVID-19 vaccination for pati​ents ages 5 and older. Vaccines are given by appointment only. Contact your pediatrician or primary care clinic today to schedule your vaccination. For more information about vaccinations and kids, please read What Parents Need to Know About Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine​.

Call 531-355-1234 or your child’s pediatric clinic​ today to schedule a vaccine appointment.

Vaccinations are also available through local ph​armacies and state-run clinics.

• Visit the Nebraska Vaccine page
• Visit the Iowa Vaccine page

COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheets:

• Pfizer - Vaccine Information Sheet for ages 12+
  
• Pfizer - Vaccine Information Sheet for ages 5-11
• Moderna - EUA Fact Sheet
  
• Janssen - EUA Fact Sheet​
  

Virtual Visits

Virtual visits, also known as telehealth, may be scheduled for pediatric and internal medicine routine well checks, sick appointments, chronic care follow-up and medication checks. Specialty care virtual visits are also available. Click here for a list of all available clinics.

Patients and families should contact the clinic directly to request a visit. Depending on the patient’s medical need(s), our nurses will work with families to determine if a virtual visit or clinic visit is most appropriate. We have designated staff​ who will work with the families to help them set up the virtual visit on their end.

Resources

Boys Town is committed to helping children and families cope during this crisis. We offer a variety of behavioral and mental health resources for families.

• Boys Town National Hotline is available by phone, text or email
• Boys Town Behavioral Health
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) FAQ
• How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
• How to P​reven​t Viruses from Spreading in Your Home
• Boys Town Hospital Digital Health Library and Boys Town Parenting articles

More Health Resources

• Coronavirus Summary (CDC)
• CDC Fact Sheet: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• How to Wash Your Hands (CDC)
• CDC: 10 Ways to Manage Respiratory Symptoms at Home
• CDC: How to Make and Use a Cloth Face Cover

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information Line
(402) 552-6645, 8:00 a.m. from 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week

Douglas County COVID-19 Information Line
(402) 444-3400, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7 days a week

State and Local Health Information

• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
• Iowa Department of Public Health
• Doug​las County (Nebraska) Health Department
• Lincoln-Lancaster County (Nebraska) Health Department
• Central District (Nebraska) Health Department

Diagnostic Testing for COVID–19

Boys Town National Research Hospital is conducting diagnostic testing for COVID-19. The cash price fo​r these tests ranges from $97 to $114. In some cases, testing may be covered by insurance. If you have any questi​ons about billing, please contact our Patient Financial Services department.

Fact Sheet for Patients
Hoja de Datos para Pacientes