Implementation of Novel Protocols in an Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgical Center to Resume Surgical Procedures During COVID-19.
Qual Manag Health Care
; 30(1): 69-73, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
With the resumption of elective ophthalmic surgery during COVID-19, revised protocols were mandated to protect both staff and patients from transmission while increasing case numbers. We discuss a widely generalizable and in-depth protocol intended to safely allow the restart of elective procedures in 2 dedicated ophthalmic ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) using monitored anesthesia care.METHODS:
A single-center review of protocols and practices designed to limit COVID-19 transmission.RESULTS:
All patients were tested within 72 hours prior to the procedure with a COVID-19 nasal swab to assess for active disease. A distance of 6 ft between each stretcher and the staff within the ASC was maintained when possible. Preoperative anesthetizing and dilating eye drops were administered from multiuse bottles without contact with surfaces. Surgical cases were restarted at a reduced capacity of a maximum of 7 per day to distance patient arrivals. Removal of waiting room chairs and the creation of new break areas allowed for social distancing.CONCLUSION:
As recommendations change on the basis of an increased understanding of the COVID-19 virus, ophthalmologists and ASC staff need to tailor protocols and workflows to limit transmission of virus with resumption of ocular surgery.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Oftalmológicos
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Protocolos Clínicos
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Infección Hospitalaria
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Qual Manag Health Care
Asunto de la revista:
PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA