The governor gave state hospitals the go-ahead to perform elective surgeries provided they retain surge capacity and maintain adequate personal protective equipment in case of a COVID-19 spike.
Healthcare facilities have seen revenues take significant hits due to the cessation of elective surgeries, with Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital seeing revenues dip $16 million in March.
Hospitals are implementing heightened infection prevention policies to protect patients and staff.
Measures being enforced include mandatory mask-wearing for all patients and staff, COVID-19 testing for patients 48 hours prior to surgery and COVID-19 negative-pressure units for patients being treated for the virus.
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