PREPARING FOR YOUR PROCEDURE:

To help minimize the risk of asymptomatic spread of coronavirus during your procedure we ask that:

​Unless you are Fully Vaccinated, as per NJ Department of Health Guidelines, all patients, are required to have a COVID-19 PCR test (Nasal Swab) prior to their procedure, no more than 6 days before their scheduled procedure.

Testing is offered at Genesis Laboratory Monday-Friday, any time before noon.  Lab is located at 1912 NJ-35 in Oakhurst, NJ.   

Once tested, you must quarantine prior to your procedure to avoid exposure to COVID.

If you tested at a location other than CAMIS, you will need to obtain a copy of your test results.

Fully vaccinated patients do NOT need to get tested nor quarantine.

​Check for the following symptoms daily prior to your procedure and notify us if you have any of the following:

  1. Fever ≥ 38.0 C (100.5 F) which lasts 24 hours  

  2. New respiratory symptoms (i.e, cough, shortness of breath, respiratory distress, sore throat, chills, muscle aches, loss of taste /smell)

  3. Any exposure to confirmed COVID-19 person

Stay flexible

​Your procedure is currently scheduled to proceed on the planned date, but we also have to be flexible to deal with any potential changes regarding our schedule, the capacity of our Center and providers.  We would appreciate your understanding if things change.  In return we promise to keep you informed with up-to-date information with what is happening here at CAMIS, as well as keeping your best interests at the forefront.  You will receive your time of arrival the day before your procedure between the hours of 1pm-4pm. 

Understand what to expect the day of your procedure

Under the authority of The State of New Jersey Department of Public Health Order and CDC guidelines, we have some strict guidelines in place that you will see immediately upon arriving at our facility.

 For patients with a scheduled procedure at CAMIS Surgery Center:

If fully vaccinated, please bring your Covid vaccine card with you.  If you are a NJ resident, you may also download the docket app on your smartphone device.  This app will allow you to email a PDF version of your vaccination record when you check in. 

Please have your designated person drop you off at the main entrance, they should not enter the center with you, unless you are a minor.

You will be health screened by one of our Healthcare members.

As an extra layer of protection, you will notice our entire staff will be wearing surgical masks.  You will be given a new mask to wear for your safety. 

Masks must be worn regardless of vaccine status.

Please be sure to provide contact information of your designated point person when called to the desk for check in.

As soon as the clinical team is ready for you, they will escort you up to our pre-op area.

Once you are in our recovery area, our clinical staff will call your designated person and provide an update along with an expected time of discharge.

After you have been fully recovered, our clinical staff will review all your discharge instructions to help ensure a safe recovery at home.

Our clinical staff will escort you safely to your designated point person once you have safely recovered from your procedure.

Please know we genuinely care about you and will do everything we can to provide you with the safest and best possible care experience.   If you have any questions or concerns prior to that day, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 732-440-4900, option 1.