Mpox (Monkeypox) Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, Outpatient Specialty Care and Primary Care
Mpox (Monkeypox) Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, Outpatient Specialty Care and Primary Care
ED Referral Considerations
Instruct patient/caregivers to present directly to ED Triage and identify themselves as being referred in for care. Patient/caregivers should be expedited to a private ED care space.
Contact CHOP Transport Communication Center 215-590-2160 to alert of pending Emergency Department (ED) Arrival.
Provide the following information:
- Patient information
- ED Campus Location (PHL or KOPH)
- Estimated arrival time
- Identification of risk:
- Confirmed orthopox
- Suspected orthopox
- Exposure
- Nature of exposure or date of positive test
- Need for follow up call