Resuming Elective, Non-Urgent Surgical Procedures

Relevant references and resources to help facilities and clinicians determine whether the timing of reopening and resuming elective, non-urgent cases and the safety of the working environment are appropriate prior to returning to work.

AANA Resources

Preparing a Nonsurgical Pain Practice for Reopening During COVID-19, AANA Journal, October 2020
Joint Position Statement: Resuming Elective Non-Urgent Gastrointestinal Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 5/28/20
Position Statement: Resuming Elective, Non-Urgent Surgical Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 4/21/20

Infographics

Infographic: Resuming Elective, Non-Urgent Surgical Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Infographic: Guidelines for Elective Surgery in Patients with COVID-19

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Also, see PPE, N95 Masks, and Respirators resources on Practice Resources (COVID-19).

Additional Resources

AHA, AORN, AdvaMed: Re-entry Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Medical Device Representatives
- Supported by the AANA
White House/CDC Guidelines on Opening Up American Again
The Joint Commission: Preventing Coronavirus Transmission in ASCs
CMS: OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN Recommendations Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare: Phase I
CMS: Recommendations Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare Phase II
CMS: Re-Opening America: What Patients Should Know About Seeking Healthcare
ACS, ASA, AORN, AHA: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic, (Updated August 10, 2020)
ACS: Local Resumption of Elective Surgery Guidance
ASCA: Resuming Elective Surgery as the COVID-19 Pandemic Recedes
APSF: COVID-19 and Anesthesia FAQ
APSF, ASA: Joint Statement on Perioperative Testing for COVID-19 Virus

Disclaimer

The resources on this page may incorporate or summarize views, guidelines, or recommendations of third parties. Such material is assembled and presented in good faith, but does not necessarily reflect the views of the AANA. Links to third-party websites are inserted for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsement of the material on those sites, or of any associated organization. The resources on this page are for information only and are not medical or legal advice. They are not official AANA policy (unless indicated) and they do not supersede laws, regulations, or government directives or dictate the decisions of the individual CRNA or facility.