Positive or Negative? Implementation Processes and Pitfalls of Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 Testing at a Single Academic Institution
| Autor: | Carlee A. Clark, Kathryn H Bridges, Sylvia H. Wilson, Julie R. McSwain, Timothy L. Heinke, Amanda T. Redding |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Operationalization business.industry Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Preoperative screening MEDLINE Perioperative Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine Article Academic institution Medical–Surgical Nursing Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Health care Pandemic medicine Surgery business Intensive care medicine |
| Zdroj: | Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management |
| ISSN: | 2405-6030 |
| Popis: | Background Preoperative screening and testing for SARS-CoV-2 are important aspects of reopening perioperative and procedural sites to elective cases after the initial wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, given that modern healthcare has never experienced a pandemic of this magnitude, rapid operationalization of mass testing presents unique challenges. We aim to highlight our experiences and challenges for preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing. Methods We describe implementation of widespread screening tools and preoperative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in a single, academic medical center. Results As of August 2020, we have been able to achieve an over 90% success rate in preoperative SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing for both outpatient and inpatient procedures. However, there are certain challenges in obtaining high levels of compliance both on individual and institutional levels. Conclusions Instituting preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing and maintaining high levels of compliance is possible in the midst of a fluctuating pandemic. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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