*Updated May 5, 2020
Some health authorities and organizations are instructing that all elective procedures be postponed. AAAASF does not dictate adherence to recommendations regarding case selection during this health crisis, but expects facilities to adhere to any legal or regulatory orders. AAAASF continues to monitor the situation closely and expects that facilities that chose to operate will so do in a manner that is safe for patients, staff, and members of the community.
AAAASF has developed Facility Guidance and Resources to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download the full Facility Guidance and Resources document.
AAAASF a desarrollado Recursos y Guías para Instalaciones para ayudar durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Descarge el Documento Completo De Recursos y Guías Para Instalaciones.
- Sample Screening Questions
- Sample COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire
- Additional Screening Processes
- Sample Visitor Management Policy
- Confirmation of Non-Elective Surgery Form (editable form)
- COVID-19 – Facility Policy Response to EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 109 (editable policy)
- Misc. Facility Guidance (Including Urgent Case Definition)
- FAQs for Employee Exposure/Illness to COVID-19
- N95 REUSE Q&As
Download the Sample Front Lobby Signage (editable)
Download the AANA Anesthesia Care Infographic
Download the CDC COVID-19 Risk Assessment and Public Health Management Decision Making Tool
Download the CDC COVID-19 Fact Poster
Download the CDC Mitigation Strategy (10 pages)
Download the CDC Get Your Clinic Ready for COVID-19
Download the CDC COVID-19 Symptoms Poster
Download the CDC Stop the Spread of Germs Poster
Download the CDC PPE Instructions
*New* Download the ASC Testing Algorithm
*New* Download the COVID-19 Safe Environment poster
Download the SAMBA Recommendations for Ambulatory Elective Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic
Download the SAMBA Guidance Algorithm for Learning of Patient’s Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis During Post-Op Call
Download the SAMBA/CDC Recommendation Algorithm for Anesthesia Risk Analysis for Surgical Patient Appropriateness for ASCs
Download The Orthopaedic Forum Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Current Evidence and Evolving Strategies
Download the COVID 19: Elective Case Triage Guidelines for Surgical Care
Download the Classification of Potential SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Examination
Download the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedure PPE Guidance
Download the ASPR COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist (11 pages)