Same-Day Surgery – January 1, 2003
January 1, 2003
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Sniper, terrorist threats teach lesson to SDS managers: Be prepared
Many outpatient surgery managers have thought theyd never have to be prepared for anything worse than a single patient crashing in the OR. However, with the current threat of violence, you have to be prepared for disasters of every type and proportion.CDC approves alcohol gels for pre-op hand cleaning
Alcohol-based products are effective for preoperative cleaning of surgical staff members hands when preceded by use of a nonantimicrobial soap, according to guidelines released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.System for Categorizing Recommendations
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, guideline for hand hygiene in health-care settings, recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force, MMWR 2002; 51(RR16):1-44.Journal Review: Study shows hand-rubbing solution safe alternative
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that hand rubbing with a liquid aqueous alcoholic solution can be safely used as an alternative to traditional surgical hand scrubbing.SDS Manager: Do you understand the dynamics of cash flow?
When we start a new business or invest in a going concern, most of us do so in anticipation of some reward for our efforts. The key to continuing those efforts usually involves some profits (cash).West Nile virus appears after surgical case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a case of West Nile virus infection in a Mississippi resident diagnosed almost four weeks after receiving multiple units of blood during a surgical procedure.In brief: Web site lists devices for needlestick safety
The National Alliance for the Primary Prevention of Sharps Injuries in Carlsbad, CA, has a new web site that categorizes needlestick safety devices based on whether the device offer primary or secondary prevention against needlesticks.To use inventory system effectively, plan ahead
By computerizing your inventory and integrating it with your scheduling and billing systems, you can improve your efficiency and enjoy a cost-savings.Inventory system should include these features
Look for the these features to make sure you have an inventory system that will save you time and money.Stop wrong-site surgery with a simple sticker
Stickers arent just for kindergartners. In fact, using them in a same-day surgery program can help you make sure you are performing the correct procedure on the correct patient in the correct location.Nearly one-fourth of hospitals reuse SUDs
More than 24% of all U.S. hospitals reuse single-use medical devices (SUDs), according to the Food and Drug Administration.SDS Accreditation Update: Avoid the most common Type 1 recommendation - Learn to credential physicians, staff properly
Keeping up with credentials and privileges for 85 physicians plus the staff members of a busy four-operating room multispecialty center is not an easy task, but the staff at Salinas (CA) Surgery Center has developed a system that works.SDS Accreditation Update: Keep track of staff license renewals, certifications
You know that you have a competent, well-trained staff, but if your documentation doesnt reflect up-to-date training, certifications, and licenses, you dont meet accreditation standards.SDS Accreditation Update: Where should you start? Read the standards
Accreditation survey. These two words elicit many different reactions, but everyone agrees that preparing for and undergoing a survey is time-consuming, stressful, and sometimes unpleasant. Sometimes, the overwhelming question is, where do you start?Patient Safety Alert Supplement
Safety-oriented planning should precede building process; test interventions for improving safety.