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. 2020 Nov 13;56(1):196–198. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.11.010

Table 2.

Reported preventative practices performed by healthcare staff.

PPE for COVID-19 positive operations (laparoscopic and open) Employee Screening
Policy N95 with eye protection N95, no eye protection required Surgical mask with eye protection Screening Survey only Screening and Temperature checks Social Distancing in Common areas
% reporting 90% 0% 10%* 55% 45% 100%

* this institution reported deferring surgical vs. N95 to the surgeon based on preference and corresponding use of a face shield Abbreviations: COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease 2019; PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.