RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – VCU Health has released two video tours detailing safety measures for anyone needing a surgery or procedure done.
In the videos, Dr. Tamara Lawson, an anesthesiologist for VCU Health guides the viewer through facilities.
The precautions for surgical and non-surgical procedures are similar:
- All patients will be tested for COVID-19 two to three days before they’re scheduled to go in
- Masks will be mandatory for all patients, visitors and staff
- Once inside, patients and visitors will get their temperature taken and be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
- Increased cleaning has been done in waiting areas and high touch areas like elevators and door knobs
- Bed-side registration is available for surgeries
- For non-surgical procedures, appointments have been spaced out and registration can be done over the phone
