In accordance with recommendations from the CMS, CDC and CDPHE, Milestone Surgery Center is initiating the following protocols to help protect our patients, healthcare providers and community from COVID-19:
- Physicians will schedule surgeries in advance to allow for appropriate screening
- Patients will be screened both over the phone and at admission for symptoms and exposure risk.
- Education will be provided, and patients are instructed to self-quarantine until day of surgery
- If symptoms have appeared, exposure has occurred and/or the test is positive, then postpone surgery
- Patients should wear home face masks to cover mouth and nose to facility
- Precautionary protocols for anesthesia and peri-operative care followed day of surgery
- Post op instructions to include continued self-monitoring and social distancing day of surgery
- Scheduled cases will be staggered to facilitate social distancing
- Patients in preop and recovery will be at least 6 feet apart
- Visitors are limited and only one entrance is open for patients
- All areas, including frequently touched surfaces, will be cleaned using EPA-registered disinfectants.
- All staff will be monitored for symptoms and temperatures daily
- All staff will self-monitor and report any changes
- CDPHE will be notified of patients and/or staff with COVID-19 symptoms or positive test
- Milestone Surgery Center is staying connected with CDPHE to know about COVID-19 in our community
- Emphasize hand hygiene and cough etiquette for everyone.
- For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19