COVID-19 Latest Updates
The Lincoln Surgical Hospital (LSH) has always focused on preventing the spread of infection. During high community transmission levels of illnesses such as Flu or COVID19, we will need to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols to ensure a safe environment for our patients, staff, and providers. These precautionary measures are being implemented for the continued safe delivery of care at LSH. While these measures may be an inconvenience, we ask for your patience as we prepare you for your surgery. When the community transmission levels are deemed to have lessen, we will lift the precautionary measures such as masking. Upon entering the hospital, please check in at the front desk to obtain guidance on any precautionary measures in place.
Screening/Testing Prior to Surgery
- Prior to your surgery, you will be called by one of our Pre-Admission RN’s to discuss your current health status. You will be asked the same questions upon arrival the day of your surgery. Screenings are performed to ensure you remain healthy prior to your procedure.
- Depending on your symptoms, your surgery may be postponed to when you meet symptom free guidelines.
- You may be required to be tested for COVID-19 prior to surgery. We will work with your surgeon to determine the best plan for COVID-19 testing prior to surgery.
Safety Measures
- LSH will be taking additional precautionary measures to limit the risk of exposure when there are high community transmission levels of illnesses such as Flu or COVID. The most notable precautionary measure during that time is requiring all patients, as well as any potential visitors, to wear a face covering while at our facility. A mask will be provided if the patient or visitor does not have one. Masks with vents or valves are prohibited. All cloth masks are discouraged.
- Masks are optional for visitors who have passed the screening process.
- Visitors or patients can request staff wear a mask when providing any interaction or care.
- We will be practicing social distancing with a minimum of 6 feet separation whenever possible.
- To protect our patients, all staff will be taking their temperatures at the start of their shift, all LSH team members are required to self-screen daily for COVID-19 symptoms. Should one of our team members exhibit any symptoms, they have been asked to refrain from coming to any of our facilities.
Visitors
- To protect our patients, staff and community from the risks associated with COVID-19, LSH may restrict visitors during high community transmission levels of illnesses such as Flu or COVID.
- Two visitors/support persons may accompany each patient to the patient care area. Visitors can be interchanged throughout the day. An infant or child is also considered a visitor and must be accompanied by an adult.
- All visitors will be screened for illness. Masks are optional for visitors who have passed the screening process.
- Visitors or patients can request staff wear a mask when providing any interaction or care.
- We also understand there may be circumstances that require exceptions to our visitor policy. This may include minors or dependent adults, needing caregivers to provide additional support.
- You may view our Visitor Restrictions policy by clicking THIS LINK
This information will be updated as the situation locally, or the situation at LSH, changes.
For the latest on general information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we suggest the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or calling the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at (402) 552-6645.
Thank you for your understanding and choosing the Lincoln Surgical Hospital for your surgery and for doing your part to keep our community safe.