North Carolina hospital to reopen ASC

Lumberton, N.C.-based Southeastern Health will reopen The Surgery Center at Southeastern Health Park May 18, after closing it for nearly two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19, The Fayetteville Observer reports.

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The center will be open two days a week once it reopens. All procedures will have to be scheduled by a clinician.

Southeastern Health will implement its COVID-19 safety protocols in the surgery center to prevent the spread of illness. Visitors will be limited and patients will be screened for the virus and will wear masks. Employees will also be screened and wear personal protective equipment.

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