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On the Cover
Elective surgeries were on hold,
facilities were temporarily shut-
tered and scores of dedicated
healthcare professionals found
themselves on the sidelines.
Many nurses, anesthesiologists
and physicians offered their
assistance on the frontlines of
the fight against the coron-
avirus. In this issue, we tell the
stories of those brave healthcare
workers and salute their selfless
acts. We also look at the recent-
ly released roadmap for resum-
ing elective surgeries and
explore how COVID-19 may have
permanently changed the world
of elective surgery.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson
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Departments
8 Editor's Page
Home Alone, Together
12 Ideas That Work
• Make your own COVID-19 masks
• Get a jump on IV starts
• GI Techs deserve a break
21 Staffing
Should You Furlough or Layoff Staff?
Raleigh "Sandy" Seay, Jr., PhD
98 Infection Prevention
Nasal Decolonization Helps Control COVID-19
Randy W. Loftus, MD
100 Anesthesia Alert
Anesthesia Machines
Provide Life-Saving Support
Michael McLaughlin, DNP, CRNA/APN
104 Product News
110 Behind Closed Doors
Positivity During a Pandemic
Paula Watkins, RN
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