Same-Day Surgery – May 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
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Alleged patient assaults by docs raise question: What would you do?
Many outpatient surgery managers might think that the situation of a clinician sexually assaulting an incapacitated patient is so unlikely that they don't need to prepare for such an event. However, those managers would be mistaken, according to sources interviewed by Same-Day Surgery. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Block booking — Is it antiquated?
If your block booking of procedures is working for you great! You are one of the few. Pat yourself on the back, and go have lunch. If, however, you are among the majority of us, read on. -
Consider your options for recovery care
With Medicare's 2009 change in the definition of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), the door opened for keeping patients up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. -
OSHA cracks down, cuts OR injuries
It is notoriously difficult to convince surgeons to change their methods and tools in the operating room to improve sharps safety. -
Will OSHA build on 10-year BBP success?
Ten years ago, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its revised Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard. -
Guest Column: Consultant addresses trends among ASCs
Question: As a consultant, you specialize in helping ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) get in compliance with accreditation and licensing.