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Amanda Casavant posted a reply on Re: Pre-Procedure COVID testing

Monday, Jun 13, 2022 at 11:19 AM

Said: HiWe have 2 levels of of testing based on current %positivity in area This algorithm was designed by Laboratory Management, Infection Prevention, Surgical Services and our Executive Leadership.> 5% -

Keith Swart posted a reply on Re: Glucometer certification expiration

Monday, Jun 13, 2022 at 10:21 AM

Said: For us, since this is a waived test, we allow some days to lapse. Usually, they complain (though they ignore the on-screen warnings) and we update them in the software and have them run both levels of QC.....unless they have been away, ...

Peggy Mann posted a reply on Re: Pre-Procedure COVID testing

Monday, Jun 13, 2022 at 9:55 AM

Said: Hi Anastasia,1. Either POC 'Molecular' instrument or PCR for surgery and procedure prep patients.2. Our clinical labs do 100% testing for surgery/procedure workups.3. Antigen kit going into place today for 'test to treat...

Anastasia Augustine posted a new Topic

Monday, Jun 13, 2022 at 9:22 AM

Pre-Procedure COVID testing

We are looking (in the future) updating our pre-procedure COVID testing.
Current plan to to COVID swab all patients 48-72 hours prior to their surgery day and run a PCR test.
Future plan could be to test at the latest 24 hour but more likely day of for only certain procedures. This would be accomplished by an Antigen test and not PCR.

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