Texoma Medical Center Resumes Elective Procedures

TMC – Denison, TX – April 20, 2020

Texoma Medical Center (TMC) will begin performing elective procedures as of Wednesday, April 22. TMC’s decision to restart elective procedures came after Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement on Friday, April 17, that expanded guidelines related to hospitals in Texas performing medical procedures.

Under the direction of Governor Abbott, hospitals may perform surgical procedures in accordance with the commonly accepted standard of clinical practice, as long as it would not deplete hospital capacity or the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ron Seal, Chief Executive Officer, TMC, said, “Hospital leadership at Texoma Medical Center has been working to acquire an adequate amount of PPE to safely perform elective cases without depleting our supply. Additionally, TMC has the appropriate bed capacity to restart surgical procedures. We want the public to know that we are continuing to take the necessary
precautions to ensure that we are protecting our staff, providers, and patients. Fortunately, TMC has not been impacted by COVID-19 as significantly as other healthcare facilities in communities across the nation.”

All COVID-19 patients being treated at Texoma Medical Center are cared for on a dedicated unit under strict isolation precautions, and in negative pressure rooms.

Patients undergoing elective surgical procedures will have their surgery performed and will recover in patient care areas that are not designated for COVID-19. Any patient admitted to TMC for medical reasons will not be placed in a designated COVID-19 unit. “I want to reassure the community that we have the ability to care for their medical, surgical and emergent needs in the same safe environment that we provided prior to the pandemic,” said Seal.

TMC will continue screenings at all facility entrances, and will keep current visitation guidelines in effect until no longer deemed necessary.

We want to encourage the public to continue to practice hand hygiene, covering your cough and sneeze, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and adhering to social distancing to prevent the spread of disease. Learn more about the coronavirus at https://www.cdc.gov/.

Please follow us on Facebook and visit our website at www.texomamedicalcenter.net to view current visitation guidelines, updated health alerts, and information on Telehealth visits.

About Texoma Medical Center
Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, serving the healthcare needs of the Texoma region. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialty and surgical services. Texoma Medical Center has been rated one of the safest hospitals in the
nation receiving an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safe healthcare. More than 3,500 employee, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers are essential in maintaining TMC’s dedication to proving quality healthcare and excellence.