Ashley Regional Medical Center announced on Tuesday that it will be resuming elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures on a limited basis. “Resuming these important services is an essential component of meeting our community’s health needs and advancing our mission of Making Communities Healthier,” shares Greg Gardiner, Chief Clinical Officer of Ashley Regional. “As this work gradually gets underway in our hospital again, we remain committed to conserving critical supplies, being vigilant in our fight against COVID-19, and ensuring that our facility is a safe place for all patients, providers and employees.” The hospital’s announcement explains that decisions about which procedures will move forward will be made only after assessing a comprehensive pre-operative checklist and evaluating potential risks. Patients with time-sensitive health needs will be the initial focus. Patients who are scheduled will be asked to practice “safer at home” behaviors for 7 days prior to their procedure and will undergo testing for COVID-19 beforehand. Ashley Regional Medical Center will also continue to screen and mask everyone who enters their facility and maintain a zero-visitor protocol. Visit AshleyRegional.com for more information.
