What you should know:
1. All hospitals, ASCs, office surgery centers, dental, orthodontic and endodontic offices in the state are banned from performing medically unnecessary surgeries.
2. The order lists several permissible procedures, including cancerous tumor removal, transplants, limb-threatening vascular surgeries, trauma-related procedures, and dental care related to pain management or infection prevention.
3. Florida’s surgeon general and secretary for the Agency of Health Care Administration also recommended facilities conserve medical supplies, using supplies for COVID-19-related measures.
More articles on surgery centers:
Kentucky ASC wins award for supply chain cost effectiveness
How to resolve seven common storage challenges in your ASC
C-arms slimming down for use in outpatient surgery centers
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
