Mankato (Minn.) Surgery Center administrator Joleen Harrison, BSN, RN, is working to mitigate shortages of protective medical equipment stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak, according to local outlet KEYC News Now.
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Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network implemented a no-visitation policy March 19 at its ASCs, outpatient clinics and hospitals, TribLive reports.
The CDC has advised all healthcare facilities to stay abreast of local and state public health recommendations to prepare for and manage outbreaks of COVID-19.
Legacy Surgery Center has a new nurse administrator, according to a March 16 announcement.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on March 15 directed hospitals to postpone elective surgeries so they can free up space for COVID-19 patients, The Boston Globe reports.
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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association urged ASCs to remain open for elective urgent surgeries and provided safety guidelines as a growing number of COVID-19 cases are reported in the U.S.
The U.S. surgeon general asked hospitals to consider stopping elective surgeries until the U.S. makes progress on combating the novel coronavirus, Politico reports.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recommended that patients postpone dental and veterinary procedures and is expected to give guidance on elective medical procedures March 16, cleveland.com reports.
The Chevy Chase (Md.) Surgery Center and Armenia Fund USA are sending supplies to Armenia to assist in the country's response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to Asbarez.
ASC manager Megan Smith was named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month by Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Merit Health Wesley, Mississippi Business Journal reports.