By vgreene, 30 April, 2020 COVID-19 screening: consider telemed pre-screening; consider separate screening location; check all pts, staff for COVID-19 sx, fever prior to entering facility; when lab testing capacity avail, implement lab testing as screening;2 consider timing of test
By vgreene, 30 April, 2020 Avoid labs and imaging w/o indication; may need to repeat previous studies, if done before surgery delayed by COVID-19
By vgreene, 30 April, 2020 Pt readiness can by coordinated by anesthesiology-led pre-op assessment service; H&P w/in 30 days needed for all pts, per CMS regulations
By vgreene, 30 April, 2020 Prohibit visitors/guests unless necessary for pt care; screen as w/ all others in facility