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OIG will focus on these areas in 2016
The Work Plan of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services lists projects to be addressed during the fiscal year. The plan includes projects planned in each of the Department’s major entities, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Many patients prefer postop care to be online
Most patients who undergo routine, uncomplicated operations prefer online postoperative consultations to in-person visits, according to results from a study published online in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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Newly developed surgical ‘black box’ is similar to airplane device used to analyze data after crash
An adverse event investigation typically must rely on a mix of people’s imperfect memories and incomplete data. However, there is growing interest in using systems during surgery that record a wealth of information — not just videotape, but data from the devices used in the operation and other information such as the correct timeout procedure.
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OR staffers invite others to laugh at patient
An incident involving an out-of-control OR team illustrates how undignified and abusive behavior can occur even at facilities with high standards.
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Doctor reveals dirty secret about how OR patients are treated
An essay in the Annals of Internal Medicine received the attention of not just the medical community, but also the general public, when it revealed how anesthetized patients sometimes are treated with disrespect and even subject to what could be considered assault.
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Printing 3D medical devices comes with substantial liability risk
Just a few years ago, 3D printing was a futuristic breakthrough that seemed to have endless potential for manufacturing and other industries. The future is here, and surgery is one of the fields in which professionals are using 3D printing to create models and even surgical devices that are otherwise unavailable.
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Opportunities, responsibilities are increasing, but what about salaries?
The good news: there are more opportunities than ever before for case managers. The bad news is that, faced with more responsibilities, many hospital case managers are working longer hours but not always getting compensated for it.
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Employee health stays on track, but is there a bridge out ahead?
Results of the annual Hospital Employee Health Salary Survey and Career Report show that 80% of respondents have worked in healthcare for 25 years or longer, though most of them not strictly in employee health.
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Boston hospital pays record amount for drug diversion allegations
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has agreed to pay the United States $2.3 million to resolve allegations that lax controls enabled MGH employees to divert controlled substances for personal use.
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Is your staff immune to measles?
Employee health professionals should ensure the all staff have immunity to measles, as some 9 million U.S. children are susceptible to a virus that can cause chaotic outbreaks in healthcare facilities.