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Hospitals face possible citation for failing to use a rapid HIV test after a bloodborne pathogen exposure, according to a letter of interpretation by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Grueling schedules and sleep deprivation long have been hallmarks of medical residency. But with a growing number of studies linking sleep deprivation to medical errors and worker injuries, pressure is building to rethink the method of medical education.
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The Joint Commission wants you to measure compliance with hand hygiene. But if you feel unsure about the best way to do that, you're not alone.
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If your hospital doesn't supply lift equipment to prevent back injuries, you may be purchasing them after injuries occur -- as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Reducing health care worker fatigue may be one of the most important measures you can take to improve patient safety, according to The Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that facilities stop using Custom Ultrasonics endoscope washer/disinfectors if alternative automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) are immediately available and it is feasible to make the switch. The affected products include the System 83 Plus Washer/Disinfector, the System 83 Plus MiniFlex Washer/Disinfector, and all accessories.
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Although thyroidectomies now are performed using minimally invasive techniques, surgeons have been reluctant to move the procedure to an outpatient setting for a variety of reasons including risk of bleeding and the threat of low blood calcium levels.
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Question: Is cross-training of staff really that cost-effective? I have several of my staff threaten to quit if I force them to work in PACU. I am forcing the cross-training based upon an article you wrote in Same-Day-Surgery some time ago.
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Informed consent can be a challenge with any patient, but it is particularly difficult with pediatric cases. One option is a multimedia presentation that can help get the necessary information across to the patient and family members in a more engaging way than the standard discussion.
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Physician recruitment, cost containment, staffing, and managed care contracting are all key parts of any outpatient surgery manager's job, but if your program is struggling, how do you decide which area is most important?