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When your patient develops malignant hyperthermia (MH), take these steps, providers suggest:
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At Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, cards were developed to explain the role of each of four nurses who handle malignant hyperthermia (MH) resuscitation.
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The Joint Commission says that "emergency medications and other interventions can help mitigate the impact of a [malignant hyperthermia (MH)] episode, but only if the needed materials are readily available and staff is adequately trained." Specifically, The Joint Commission requires:
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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has updated its "Malignant Hyperthermia Guideline," which is published in the Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, 2008 Edition.
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Recovery audit contractors (RACs) have returned $693.6 million to Medicare.
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(Editor's note: This month's issue includes the second part of a two-part series on natural orifice surgery. In this month's issue, we explore patient selection, physician skills, and tools in development. Last month, we gave you an overview of the current status of the surgery.)
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The company Starbucks made a significant business decision a few months ago. Their board decided that they needed to focus on what they thought they did best: Operate as a specialty coffee store.
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(Editor's note: In the second part of a two-part series on contract negotiations, we give you tips for handling contract renewals, and we tell you how to identify the best potential contracts. In last month's issue, we told you what to do when your contact is up for renewal.)
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Identifying the best payers with whom to contract in your area can be done by researching local employers, but another way is to pay attention to what insurance cards you see from your patients.
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