FIND A DOCTOR FIND A LOCATION PATIENTS & VISITORS PATIENT PORTAL MORE CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE WHAT TO EXPECT - SURGICAL CARE HEALTH HUB What to Expect when Having Surgery at St. Dominic's St. Dominic’s continues to provide safe and effective surgical care. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to ease restrictions on the types of surgeries permitted nationwide. In general, anyone whose condition is causing pain or disrupts daily living can seek surgical care at St. Dominic’s. Our staff has been on the cutting edge of providing advanced, safe care throughout the pandemic. For example, specially trained and equipped teams provide all the care and support for patients with COVID-19, and those patients are cared for in designated, separate areas. We’ve adopted additional procedures and safeguards for our surgery patients. Here’s an overview of what to expect. As always, contact your provider if you have any questions or concerns. Before Surgery Before your scheduled surgery, a clinical team member will call to schedule a screening and COVID-19 test in the Pre-Surgical Clearance Center. After the screening and test, patients will receive guidance on how to limit their exposure to infection in the days before surgery, including how to self-quarantine, masking and proper sterilization at home. The Day of Surgery Upon arrival, patients will report for their procedure to a designated screening area where they’ll once again be checked for symptoms, including fever. One support person, who must be at least 18 years of age, may accompany a surgery patient at arrival in AM Admit and discharge/departure. Upon arrival, the support person will also be screened for symptoms and required to wear a mask at all times in our facilities. To support social distancing, the support person will be directed to the designated waiting area for the duration of the procedure. Social distancing requirements will be enforced. Surgery patients will be treated by separate clinical staff than those designated for treating patients with COVID-19. Patients who are infected remain isolated and are treated in special areas set aside for their care. As additional precautions, specially trained team members frequently and thoroughly sterilize all operating rooms, treatment areas and patient rooms using state-of-the-art processes. After Surgery Patients who are admitted to the hospital after their procedure will stay in patient rooms designated for surgical recovery. In some instances, a support person is allowed when the patient has disruptive behavior, behavioral health, altered mental status, developmental delays, or safety concerns in which a family member is key to their care or necessary to provide a history. After patients are discharged, a team member will call them at home to once again screen for symptoms to help ensure a successful recovery. St. Dominic’s is committed to ensuring an exceptional surgical experience for you and your family. That means that our team members and surgeons work in a team environment to focus on you and place your well-being and safety as a top priority in these challenging times. As always, contact your provider if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to servicing your needs! WHAT TO EXPECT - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WHAT TO EXPECT - SURGICAL CARE WHAT TO EXPECT - CLINIC VISITS WHAT TO EXPECT - PEDIATRIC VISITS CONNECT WITH US HELPFUL LINKS (601) 200-2000 969 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39216 SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY DISCLAIMER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Copyright © 2021 St. Dominic's