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Matching the level of protection based on a procedure's risk fac- tors is critical during the coronavirus out- break. "No one wants to see healthcare workers become infected, and main- taining their personal safety also maintains faith in the healthcare system," says Dr. Forrester. "Patients who see healthcare providers exposed to infec- tious diseases might hesitate to undergo surgery. That could be as bad, if not worse, than the impact of the pandemic." Protective gear is a limited resource, no matter how well it's resourced. "It must be managed appropriately, especially with the prospect of a second wave hitting in the late fall or winter," says Dr. Forrester. "It doesn't make sense to overuse resources that could soon be in short supply. By not unnecessarily straining supplies now, you'll save them for when they're truly needed." OSM J U L Y 2 0 2 0 • O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y . N E T • 2 1 IN THE FLOW This simple-to-use algorithm will help your team right-size their level of protection to the procedure's expected risk level.

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