HOW HOSPITALS ARE KEEPING
PATIENTS SAFE DURING SURGERY
While we are still battling the COVID-19 pandemic and
instructed to stay at home to slow the spread, an unsettling
trend is occurring. People are so fearful that they will contract
COVID-19 that they neglect medical issues that may require surgery.
“Preparing for surgery can often be nerve-racking and scheduling
a surgery in the middle of the pandemic can heighten that anxiety
more than usual,” says David Dupree, M.D., F.A.C.S., General
Surgeon at Bayshore Medical Center. “We understand that some
patients may be hesitant to have surgery but delaying care can be
even more detrimental to your health.”
SAFETY MEASURES
Keeping you safe and healthy is our top priority both in and out of the
hospital. In addition to Bayshore’s already rigorous cleaning processes,
we have implemented additional safety measures, which include:
Having a separate “clean” entrance for patients coming in
for surgery
Sanitizing frequently touched surfaces
Using the latest UV technology to disinfect rooms and
surfaces, killing 99.99% of germs
Separating patients with symptoms of COVID-19 to completely
different areas of the hospital
Frequently testing at-risk patients
Aggressively vaccinating health care providers and other
members of the community
SURGERY DURING COVID-19
“Delaying surgery can increase the potential for severe
complications from surgical issues,” says Philip George, M.D.,
General Surgeon at Bayshore Medical Center. “Avoiding
treatment for conditions such as diverticulitis, appendicitis or a
gallbladder infection, for example, can lead to perforation, abscess
formation or other potentially damaging conditions if not cared for
in a timely manner.”
Our operating rooms are designed to keep both patients and clinicians
safe during surgical procedures with extensive precautions including:
After each procedure, the rooms are stripped of linens,
curtains, and any other supplies. If items cannot be cleaned,
they are discarded.
disinfectant to rid surfaces of viruses and bacteria. All
detachable items are removed, disinfected, and sanitized
before returning to the room.
Before the area is cleared to allow patients, frequently touched
surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches and faucet handles
are thoroughly disinfected to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If your surgery requires admission, patient rooms follow the same
cleaning protocols of the operating rooms to ensure that all surfaces
are sanitized. We also have a dedicated COVID-safe unit for postsurgical
patients that includes a highly experienced inpatient team
of specialists to further ensure patient safety. Extensive cleaning is
just one of our many safety precautions in place and our protocols are
ever-expanding and evolving. If worries about the pandemic caused
you to delay your surgery, you should feel comfortable obtaining
surgical care with us.
Learn more about Surgical Services available at BayshoreMedicalCenter.org/Surgery
BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER
IS RECOGNIZED FOR BEING
ONE OF THE BEST
BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER IS AMONG THE BEST IN NEW JERSEY.
Bayshore Medical Center has been named a “Top General Hospital” in the nation and received an
“A” safety rating by the prestigious Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that publishes data on hospital
safety and quality nationwide.
These Top Hospitals have better systems in place to prevent medication errors, higher quality on
maternity care and lower infection rates, among other laudable qualities.
Learn more about our facility at BayshoreMedicalCenter.org.
/Surgery
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