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Heal the Clinician, Protect the Patient
Nurses with physical and mental health issues were more likely to self-report medical errors, showing a clear link between clinician wellness and patient safety, a new study reports.
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Duodenoscope Manufacturers Receive FDA Warning Letters
Agency told three leading manufacturers that they had not conducted postmarket surveillance on their duodenoscopes. The companies were told to take specific steps to correct the noted violations, document those corrective actions, and send information to the FDA.
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Payer Contracts, Billing, Collections, and Surgeon Incentives
Responding to requests for more tips about billing, contracts, and how to build incentives for surgeons to use your facility, both hospitals and ASCs.
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Opioid Use Assessment Can Reduce Overprescribing
Some hospitals and doctors nationwide are reducing or eliminating opioid prescriptions. For ASCs, opioids still serve an important purpose. However, providers should ask whether an opioid prescription is what’s best for patients at risk of addiction to the drug.
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ASCs Can Benchmark With Nursing Indicators
Groundbreaking work to build a benchmarking database of ambulatory nursing outcomes is beginning to benefit ASCs across the United States. People are beginning to understand that it’s important for every member of the team to contribute to overall outcomes and reflect their contribution in outcomes data.
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ASCs That Don’t Negotiate for More Out-of-network Dollars Will Lose
Years ago, ASCs didn’t have to negotiate to receive full reimbursement for out-of-network services. But those days are gone. Now, providers have to negotiate with vendors used by payers to reduce the out-of-network charges. If ASCs are not actively involved in negotiating these rates, then they might end up with as little as 20% of their bill charges.
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Disposing of Hazardous Waste and Drugs: A Confusing Challenge for ASCs
Soon, new guidelines from the United States Pharmacopeia regarding proper disposal of hazardous materials will be made official. ASC administrators and staff should know the main definitions, regulations, and standards regarding hazardous waste, drugs, and controlled substances.
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Tips for Improving an ASC’s Public Image
ASC directors and physicians can act proactively in building a positive public image for their center. There’s no need to wait until bad news occurs or a disaster strikes to think about public relations.
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Leaders Seek Balanced View of Surgery Center Safety Records
Ambulatory surgery center officials are clamoring for a more balanced view after a recent USA Today article highlighted tales of patient deaths following outpatient surgery. Reeling over the potential loss of goodwill, executives point to quality and safety statistics that paint a more complete picture of overall surgery success rates.
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Injectable Opioid Shortages Causing Adverse Consequences for Some Physicians, Patients
It’s ironic that even while the country is confronting a dangerous opioid epidemic, providers report that they are having trouble getting their hands on the powerful pain killers — a situation that is dangerous as well. The shortage, which primarily involves injectable opioid painkillers, is reportedly caused by drug manufacturing difficulties as well as the government’s efforts to address addiction by clamping down on drug production. However, the problem is resulting in adverse consequences for clinicians and patients.