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Incorrect CPT codes lead to incorrect estimates and sometimes write-offs
In the second of a two-part series on price estimates, we discuss factors that can lead to incorrect estimates.
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Multifaceted intervention associated with modest decrease in surgical site infections
Implementation of a pre-surgical intervention that included screening for the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, treating patients who were positive for this bacteria, and the administration of antibiotics based on these culture results was associated with a modest reduction in S. aureus surgical site infections.
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When will physicians stop ordering unnecessary preop tests?
Routine preoperative testing before elective surgery can cause anxiety for patients, delays or cancellations of procedures, expenses, and even potential harm when the results are false-negative or false-positive, says Girish P. Joshi, MBBS, MD, FFARCSI, professor of anesthesiology and pain management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
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Fired whistleblower awarded $85k for reporting unsafe needle disposal practices
Did you know that an employee with an occupational safety concern in your healthcare facility could trigger an OSHA visit by blowing the proverbial whistle?
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Study: In actual clinical practice, N95 respirators no more protective to HCWs than surgical masks
In a study certain to stir controversy, researchers in Canada report that N95 respirators were no better than surgical masks in preventing respiratory infections in healthcare workers in clinical settings.
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Vanderbilt makes it easy to complete fit-testing
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, complying with respiratory protection is convenient, education-based — and mandatory.
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Required elements in respirator training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires the following elements in training of employees in respiratory protection:
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Are you prepared for the next airborne disease?
Ebola. H1N1. MERS. SARS. The stakes are high when health care workers care for patients with an emerging infectious disease, and gaps in respiratory protection can have deadly consequences. Yet studies show those gaps persist.
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AOHP national survey finds ‘disturbing’ increase in sharps injuries, blood exposures to HCWs
Needlesticks and blood exposures appear to be increasing, threatening healthcare workers with bloodborne infections and the attendant mental anguish of awaiting test results for themselves or source patients, researchers report.
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OSHA inspector: ‘What is the decision logic for use of lift, transfer, or repositioning devices?’
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new instructions to inspectors includes a section on musculoskeletal disorders.