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ACS Statement on Appropriate Professional Attire for Surgeons Raises Concerns From AORN
The American College of Surgeons has released a statement on professional attire for surgeons in and out of the OR, but the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses has raised concerns about some recommendations that the organization says are not supported by evidence.
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When a Ransomware Attack Occurs, What Steps Does Your Facility Need to Take?
If your facility’s computers are infected with ransomware, you should report the incident immediately to your FBI Field Office Cyber Task Force or Secret Service field office, according to technical guidance developed by the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Health and Human Services summarizing best practices to prevent and respond to ransomware. -
Prevent Ransomware With Policies, Plus Fun Training
To avoid a ransomware attack, put together a holistic cybersecurity program that fits your budget and addresses your highest areas of risk, suggests Ellen M. Derrico, MBA, a marketing/market development executive in healthcare and life science technologies and an independent consultant in West Chester, PA.
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How Outpatient Surgery Programs Can Prevent Ransomware Attacks on Their Programs
Do you want a 100% effective method for preventing ransomware? It doesn’t exist, according to Ellen M. Derrico, MBA, a marketing/market development executive in healthcare and life science technologies and an independent consultant in West Chester, PA.
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Ransomware Raises Question of Vulnerability
Two recent ransomware attacks at ambulatory surgery centers have managers wondering how to prevent or, if necessary, respond to such attacks.
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CMS Corrects New Fire Safety Requirements
CMS has published a correction to its recently updated fire safety standards for hospitals, according to the American Hospital Association. -
Falls May Be a Strong Indicator of Baseline Health
In a study of 15,000 adults undergoing elective surgery, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that falling up to six months before an operation is common and often causes serious injuries across all age groups. The frequency of falls among middle-aged patients was slightly higher than among those who were age 65 or older
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Pediatric Groups Update Sedation Clinical Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics, with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, has issued updated clinical guidelines for delivering safe sedation to pediatric patients before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Amid Protests from Hospitals, CMS Releases Overall Star Ratings
CMS has launched its new overall quality star ratings for Medicare hospitals, which is raising the ire of hospitals and medical associations that have pushed the agency to block, or at least revise, the rating system.
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Zika Transmitted by Needlestick to Lab Worker
The question of whether Zika virus can be transmitted via needlestick is no longer hypothetical.