Same-Day Surgery – July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
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Bundled Same-day Total Joint Program Focuses on Quality, Outcomes
Several years ago, several high-volume North Carolina surgeons decided there had to be a better way to handle total joint surgeries than the status quo. Total joint surgeons in their region were among the top 10 nationally in volume. Yet, some didn’t believe their goals and objectives were aligned with the hospital systems where these surgeries took place. The solution: an ambulatory total joint surgery program that has succeeded beyond their early expectations.
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A Closer Look at How Delta Partners Built Their Total Joint Program
Key components to success with a bundled total joint same-day surgery program include a thorough risk assessment, pathways and protocols to ensure standardization, strong buy-in and communication with all providers and partners, and an emphasis on patient education.
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Risk Assessment Crucial Part of Bundled Total Joint Program
A bundled payment ambulatory total joint program can improve quality of care and produce positive financial benefits to all involved, but only if risk is assessed and mitigated. The key is a smart inclusion criteria and risk assessment process.
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Managing Clinical, Financial Risk With Proper Data Tracking
A healthcare organization likely could not manage financial risk well without access to accurate and complete case and financial data. Delta Joint Management has developed a database for collecting, sharing, and analyzing patient data and outcomes.
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Electronic Distractions Can Be Costly to Surgeons, ASCs
More than a decade into America’s love affair with ubiquitous smartphones and tablets, the evidence is mounting that these addictive distractions can lead to deaths, depression in teens, and mistakes by doctors and other healthcare professionals.
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Use a Safety Survey to Assess ASC’s Strengths, Weaknesses
Administrators can administer a survey to all surgeons and staff to get an idea of the ASC’s baseline on operating room safety. The survey’s findings might be an eye-opener.
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State ASC Associations Can Help With Networking
Networking is one way ASC nurses and other staff can grow as professionals in the ever-changing field.
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Overheard Peer Comments Might Raise Awareness at Your Facility
Hopefully, asking more questions and raising awareness around important issues will result in improved operations at your facilities.