COVID-19 and the Re-opening of Elective Surgeries – What Practices Should Know

The global health crisis has caused a considerable burden to practices, staff and patients. As practices prepare to reopen for elective surgeries, providing patients with quality care while ensuring safety are undoubtedly top priorities. During this session, we discuss industry guidance for reopening elective surgery practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning Points:

• Planning for staff coverage, equipment resourcing, and workflows — plus contingency planning
• Balancing schedules based on state guidelines and patient priority
• Pre-appointment preparation, including sanitizing routines, no-touch policies, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Patient communication best practices … and more