Pre-procedure covid-19 testing no longer required after april 14 | va southern nevada health care | veterans affairs
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Las Vegas , NV — After Friday, April 14, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will no longer require pre-procedure COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic Veterans undergoing surgical, dental, or
other procedures. NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. – After Friday, April 14, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will no longer require pre-procedure COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic Veterans
undergoing surgical, dental, or other procedures. A multidisciplinary team including VASNHS Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control, Infectious Disease, Dental, Laboratory, and others met
to examine literature, trends, and national CDC guidance on procedure testing. “Currently we test approximately 100 Veterans a day,” said Dr. Jason Dazley, Infectious Disease Physician. “Our
positivity rate for asymptomatic patients since January 2023 is less than 0.54%. Pre-procedure testing of asymptomatic patients may have very limited benefit. Additionally, requiring
pre-procedure testing has a significant impact of time and resources for Veterans and staff.” Symptomatic Veterans who have a scheduled surgery or procedure should contact their provider for
rescheduling or further instructions. Symptomatic COVID-19 testing is offered at primary care clinics and the Emergency Department. VASNHS has previously required COVID-19 testing for
asymptomatic patients prior to routine procedures such as dental appointments and surgeries.