Same-Day Surgery – August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
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In an emergency, could you evacuate everyone? Learn from 3 ASCs that did
On the surface, evacuating a facility might seem like a simple and straightforward process, but have you ever thought through exactly how you would evacuate patients, some of whom might be in surgery, as well as staff and families? Although such a scenario might seem far-fetched, consider these three recent examples: -
Outpatient surgery patients at risk for blood clots
A study by the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System in Ann Arbor showed 1 in 84 highest-risk patients suffers a dangerous blood clot after surgery. -
Auto industry techniques boost OR morale, teamwork
For a year and a half, the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System in Ann Arbor turned one of its head and neck surgery practices into a laboratory. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Have staffing issues? Use common sense
In nearly every business, the single largest expense and asset is people. Staff! Full time, part time, per diem, travelers however you classify them, they are the largest line item on your budget, and often your largest headache. -
Surgeons: CMS survey won't lower SSI rates
A memo to the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from two leading surgeons on the literal cutting edge of infection prevention in the OR: Hospitals and federal regulators should encourage the use of newer and safer types of surgery and more transparency with patients on procedure options and possible outcomes. -
CDC: Single-use vials are for one patient only
Drug shortages and lean economic times might tempt some to scavenge the remnants of doses left in a "single-dose" vial. -
Recommendation issued to prevent needlesticks
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New tool may mean 25% more collected
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5 new surgical codes, effective July 1, 2012
Five new mid-year codes representing surgical services were added to the list of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) payable procedures, effective July 1, 2012, according to the ASC Association -
Surgeons and CDC form alliance to prevent SSIs