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Improve Staff Management by Following This Expert’s Advice
There are several strategies surgery centers can follow to improve supervisor-employee relations in 2017, but one of the first steps is to know what current federal workplace regulations say and be up to date on all changes.
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Major Surgery Society Makes New Afib Recommendations
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has set new guidelines to help surgeons make better decisions regarding surgical strategies for atrial fibrillation.
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Surgeon Wellness Results from Efficiency, Culture, Resiliency
Reducing surgeon and physician burnout is the responsibility of surgery center leadership, healthcare organizations, professional societies, and everyone who has a hand in the practice environment.
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Here’s How Mayo Clinic Addresses Burnout Issue
When rates of physician burnout increased between 2011 and 2013, the Mayo Clinic made a host of changes to tackle the problem.
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Physician Burnout on the Rise, but Prevention Efforts Can Help
Surgeons and other physicians increasingly experience burnout, which can affect their well-being as well as patient safety and satisfaction.
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Delirium Screening Could Be on Surgeons’ Pre-op Checklist
Researchers studying postoperative delirium find that it’s important to assess patients for possible delirium before surgery, and that exhibiting a higher cognitive reserve can protect patients from delirium.
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How Steady Is Your Vigilance in Safety Efforts?
Increasingly, The Joint Commission, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, and American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities are focusing on patient safety and outcomes, with good reason.
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Activity-based Costing Can Save Money for Surgery Centers
As the industry pushes for cost-efficiency measures, surgery centers will experience increased pressures to cut costs, as 40% of all hospital and physician spending is related to surgical care, according to a new study.
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Study: Opioid Analgesics Should Not Be Default Choice to Reduce Post-surgery Pain
A new review suggests that non-opioid analgesic therapies are becoming more important in improving recovery and satisfaction among elderly surgery patients in ambulatory settings.
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Final CMS Policy Released on Global Codes Data Collection
CMS released in November an improved policy on global codes data collection. The changes will affect any surgeon or doctor who provides 10- and 90-day global code services, regardless of the setting.