Updated 5/6/20

STRHS Pulaski has announced that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was made in accordance with federal and state guidance, and aimed to help preserve critical resources in the event of a surge of COVID-19 patients in the community.
The decisions about which procedures can safely move forward will be made only after assessing a comprehensive pre-operative checklist and evaluating potential risks.
Patients who are scheduled and approved for procedures must meet specific requirements, including passing standard COVID-19 screenings. Surgical patients also will be asked to practice “safer at home” behaviors for seven days prior to their procedure to minimize potential exposure; check their temperature twice a day during this seven-day period and report temperatures over 100 degrees to their provider and undergo testing for COVID-19.
Patients awaiting information about their previously postponed procedure can expect to hear from their provider or provider’s office to discuss rescheduling at the appropriate time.
STRHS Pulaski will continue to screen and mask everyone who enters the facility and maintain a zero-visitor protocol for the foreseeable future.
As a reminder, if a person is having a medical emergency,  call 9-1-1 or go directly to the Emergency Room.
If possible, tell the dispatch agent if the emergency involves symptoms possibly related to COVID-19.