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Pre-Operative Care Clinic Meet Our Team Locations Resources for Families Contact Information Request an Apppointment     Email This Page Print This Page           Pre-Operative Care Clinic The Pre-Operative Care Clinic (POCC) is a dedicated team of pediatric professionals that screens patients for surgery and helps create a specific care plan for each surgical patient with medically complex conditions or special care needs. Led by peri-operative nursing and the Division of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, the POCC is available for patients with: Complex medical issues Special needs Other complicating circumstances In an effort to provide world-class care and seamless coordination among the surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialty providers, POCC ensures that patients receive quality care in the safest environment, while reducing cancellations and delays. Children’s National Medical Center encourages communication between pediatricians in order to continue our commitment to ensure a safe and positive experience for our patients. Children’s National Pre-Operative Care Clinic functions primarily as a “virtual clinic” to prevent multiple trips for patients and their families to the hospital. Communication generally occurs over the phone or by email. In some cases, patients are scheduled in conjunction with their medical visit.