Preventing Coronavirus Transmission in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

A pre-recorded Joint Commission webinar.

This pre-recorded webinar will provide an overview of the spectrum of clinical presentations and routes of transmission of COVID-19 with an emphasis on key issues and prevention strategies that freestanding surgical centers should consider prior to resuming elective procedures.

Update as of 9/25/2020: Slide 63 has been changed to reflect the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoking the Emergency Use Authorization (Protective Barrier Enclosures Without Negative Pressure Used During the COVID-19 Pandemic May Increase Risk to Patients and Health Care Providers - Letter to Health Care Providers) available at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/protective-barrier-enclosures-without-negative-pressure-used-during-covid-19-pandemic-may-increase 8/21/2020.