Same-Day Surgery – November 1, 2013
November 1, 2013
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Multiple dead/paralyzed patients spotlights peer review, credentialing
Peer review is one of the most critical aspects of credentialing. If this step is neglected, and you wait until recredentialing to review a physician's performance, you might end up with worse than a bad outcome on an accreditation survey. -
Initiative reduces SSIs from 7% to 2.6%
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (KSMC) in Clackamas, OR, implemented a "Pathways to Zero SSIs" that resulted in a statistically significant drop in surgical site infections (SSIs) from approximately 7% (2006-2009) to 2.63% (2010-first quarter 2012). -
Drug errors with narcotics raise potential for liability
According to an analysis of 2,646 malpractice claims from all medical specialties closed at The Doctors Company in Napa, CA, 5.8% contained medication-related errors. Of these, 18% included narcotic analgesics, with hydrocodone accounting for eight claims (27% of the total). -
Did you override an EMR's alert?
Do you routinely ignore warning prompts given by an electronic medical record (EMR)? -
ACS: Don't perform these tests/treatments
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Commission on Cancer (CoC) have released separate lists of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered but not always necessary in surgery and surgical oncology. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Technology is more than just equipment
In preparing for a presentation I'm making on accountable care organizations (ACOs), I am realizing, more than ever, the cost to healthcare for not utilizing the technology that is available to our facilities. -
ASC Association offers online benchmarking
A new online clinical and operational benchmarking tool for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is available through the ASC Association (ASCA). -
SDS Accreditation Update: Minor surgery can equal major infection control woes
Advance directives can 'trip up' ASCs; CMS grants waivers to areas of Life Safety Code; New tools available for AAAHC accreditation; Helping you understand anesthesia standards