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As the COVID-19 surge wanes in some locations, hospitals and surgery centers are preparing to resume elective surgeries as soon as safely possible. Last week, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses a roadmap to guide readiness, prioritization and scheduling of elective surgeries. A , developed by the four organizations, provides key principles and considerations to guide health professionals. The statement lays out what conditions should be met before surgeries resume and addresses testing, social distancing and policies for prioritizing cases. This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published general for reopening health care facilities that provide non-emergent services.