Same-Day Surgery – November 1, 2001
November 1, 2001
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With few attack survivors to treat, surgery center staff collect blood
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Disaster planning audio conference
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Steps to prepare for a disaster
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Surgical supply company gets products to hospitals
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Same-Day Surgery Manager: Establish a professional environment of success
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Have policies in place for managing addictions
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Guidelines to help evaluate anesthesiologists who desire to continue their careers in anesthesia
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What to look for inside the hospital
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Anesthetists are more likely to be addicted
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Infection control requires ongoing education
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A clean site reduces infection
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Survey program monitors surgical site infections
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Web Watch: On-line education covers disinfection, sterilization
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Medicare proposes outpatient PPS changes
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission
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Medicare updates rates for ASCs
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A sample policy/procedure for departments of anesthesia on chemical dependency
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Acadiana Surgery Center external disaster plan
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2001 Salary Survey Results: Employee participation means higher morale, less turnover