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Arizona
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Arizona, we recommend that you visit Arizona Together.
Description of Program and Relief
Exemption to Resume Elective Surgeries Upon Request for Health Care Facilities that Meet Certain Preparedness Standards
A hospital or healthcare facility who receives an exemption from Executive Order 2020-10 to begin elective or non-essential surgeries will not be eligible to request or receive PPE distributed by the state or county health departments.
Government or Lead Agency
Arizona Department of Health Services
Dates Available
Beginning on April 22, 2020 and until further notice, for waivers beginning May 1, 2020
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Facilities that meet the specified standards, outlined below, will need to receive approval from the Department of Health Services before resuming elective surgeries. Arizona hospitals, health care facilities, and providers, will need to demonstrate:
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A minimum 14-day supply of PPE;
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Adequate staffing and less than 80% of total bed capacity occupied, if it is a hospital;
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Implementation of a robust COVID-19 testing plan to test all at-risk healthcare workers and each patient prior to the elective procedure;
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Implementation of a universal symptom screening process for all staff, patients, and visitors;
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Implementation of policies and procedures for appropriate discharge planning for patients who will transfer to nursing care facilities; and
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Prioritizing the restart of elective surgeries based on urgency.
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