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TJC tweaks patient safety goal
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$276 million case holds many lessons
The multi-million dollar award against the Tuomey Healthcare system holds important lessons regarding a hospital's business relationship with physicians performing outpatient surgery. The case involved allegations of improper referrals and payment to physicians. -
First virtual surgery with VIPAAR, Google Glass
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Your patients are taking supplements, but will they stop before surgery?
Clinicians concerned about bleeding and other complications -
Salespeople in operating room pose risks, require vetting and guidelines
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What are reasons for retained items?
TJC examines risk factors, root causes. -
Being receptive to coming changes
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Anesthetists: Question these treatments
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered but not always necessary in anesthesiology. -
Bariatric surgery action brings disappointment
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Ideas to reduce OR contamination
Simple remedies can help keep patients safe by decreasing contamination in operating and recovery rooms.