Orthopaedic Surgery Slowly Resumes Under Governor's Phase I
As of May 25, 2020, orthopaedic surgeons who have met public health and safety standards have begun to perform certain procedures and services. “Orthopaedic procedures for significant functional impairment” are now allowed as long as all public health and safety standard are met and documented and attestation form is completed and kept on file.
Those surgeons that have met the Public Health and Safety Standards as described in the Reopen Approach for Health Care Providers document by
DPH
are eligible to resume surgery as outlined by DPH.
The MOA has provided the following office checklist to members and staff. Please note the clarification regarding the
Reopen Attestation Form
as the Association received several questions from orthopaedic practices.
CRITICAL FOR EVERY OFFICE TO:
Identify Urgent Patients & Surgical Care Based on Clinical Determination.
Complete
Reopen Attestation Form
as Required by DPH.
o The Form can be completed for the entire practice, provided the individual designated the compliance lead is able and appropriate to monitor compliance across the practice (this could look different for different providers based on your structure).
o The same applies to a group of practices – if multiple sites included, the compliance lead needs to be able to monitor compliance across the settings. DPH requests each site keep a copy of the signed attestation on site, but they each need not complete their own.
Ensure All Required Public Health & Safety Standards are in Place
Designate a Compliance Leader
Develop & Maintain Written Policies and Protocols
Identify Urgent Patients & Surgical Care Based on Clinical Determination
.
