Doctors Hospital of Sarasota will resume all elective procedures today per the announcement of Governor Ron DeSantis last week. This includes all minimally invasive/robotic, orthopedic and spine, gynecological, and cardiovascular procedures. To keep patients and staff safe, new protocols are in place.

Including:

• COVID-19 testing is required for all patients prior to surgery.
• Screening for all patients, visitors, and staff before entering facilities.
• Surgical patients will be in areas where no one has tested positive for COVID-19.
• All of our caregivers and staff are wearing masks throughout our facilities, exceeding CDC guidelines.
• Heightened infection prevention policies, including the removal of high-touch items such as magazines and water fountains have been temporarily suspended
• Patients are asked to continue to follow the current guidance from the CDC regarding social distancing and hand hygiene before their surgery.

“The safety of our community and caregivers is always our first priority. We have beds, PPE (personal protective equipment), staff and safety guidelines in place to resume these procedures. Most elective surgeries are not optional procedures, but rather surgeries that could be temporarily postponed. We are hearing stories of people who are in pain and their conditions may be impacting their quality of life and health,” said Robert Meade, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, CEO. “We are ready to move forward to provide needed care.”