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Eye Procedures Declined Dramatically During Pandemic Shutdown

Many older patients likely delayed procedures during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic over fears of contracting the virus.

Staff Can Help Keep Supply Costs Low

Surgery center staff can help save surgery centers thousands of dollars in supply costs. They also can find ways to prevent shortages from disrupting operations.

How Surgery Centers Can Weather the Next Supply Chain Disruption

The supply manager should know their supply chain’s risks and vulnerabilities, including the locations of manufacturers and suppliers. With local partners, surgery centers could achieve purchasing power and develop a more resilient supply chain.

The State of the Supply Chain

Medical products that continue to be in high demand but low in supply include shoe covers, isolation gowns, and bouffant caps, among others. Surgery centers should create a pandemic plan that addresses their entire supply chain.

While Preparing for COVID-19 Spikes, Influenza Season, Prioritize Supply Chain Management

When the COVID-19 crisis first struck the United States, healthcare facilities faced unprecedented disruptions, including the suspension of elective surgeries, partly because of personal protective equipment shortages nationwide. The healthcare industry is better prepared today to handle the crisis, but individual facilities still face obstacles.

What Would You Do?

What follows are some real-world problems worth considering. While some of these may seem innocuous, others may be more serious — issues that put patient safety at risk or activities that are downright illegal.

Lack of Health Literacy Tied to Higher Risk for Postoperative Infections

Patients who struggle to read, absorb, and follow healthcare instructions may be more likely to contract an infection after surgery, according to the results of new research.

Eye Surgery Center Shows How to Keep Patients Happy During Pandemic

Creating a welcoming, patient-friendly environment during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for any organization, including surgery centers, which rely (in part) on exceptional people skills.