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Follow-Up Is Crucial but Difficult for Case Managers During Pandemic
The pandemic exacerbated social determinants of health problems for many patients seen by case managers. Case managers had to find new resources for patients, including aid from the CARES Act.
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As Pandemic Rages, Case Managers Can Focus on Crisis Management
Crisis management is important to case management leaders and their teams as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations sharply increased through the end of 2020.
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Kaizen: ‘Change for the Better’
Learn about a systematic approach that can give rise to a healthy work culture.
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Survey: Few Outpatient Surgery Complications During Early COVID-19 Pandemic Period
The results of a recent survey showed hundreds of ambulatory surgery centers continued performing outpatient procedures during the initial weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic with little harm to patients.
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OIG Report on VA Operating Rooms Reveals Best, Worst Practices
A recent Office of Inspector General report on Veterans Health Administration ORs paints a clear picture of what makes an OR run efficiently, and what makes it more chaotic.
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COVID-19 Vigilance Must Continue in 2021
Whatever roles ambulatory surgery centers play as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, leaders should prioritize securing supplies in the event of another worldwide supply chain disruption.
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More Hospitals, Health Systems Want to Call the Shots on ASCs
From 2019 to 2020, hospitals and health systems planning to increase their investments in ambulatory surgery centers rose from 44% to 67%, according to a recent survey.
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Creating a Good Marketing Video Can Attract and Inform Patients
Most people will research their condition and treatment options before visiting a surgeon. Centers can educate potential patients about their medical issue and attract them to learn more through video marketing.
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Boost 2021 Marketing Campaign with Visual and Audio Elements
Surgery centers can improve their outreach and marketing by focusing on techniques that have become more popular in recent years, including video stories and podcasts.
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Quality Improvement Project Reduces Sharps and Biomedical Waste, Saves Money
What started as a small quality improvement project led to a major reduction in sharps and biomedical waste and serious cost savings.