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Outpatient surgery managers are feeling the repercussions of the current difficult economy. With programs often performing fewer surgeries and some facilities being sold, careers seem less certain.
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After a six-year wait, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has finally released the updated guidelines on disinfection and sterilization. So what's the next step for outpatient surgery managers?
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(Editor's note: In this special issue of Same-Day Surgery, we explore the impact of the current economy on outpatient surgery. We've included a status report, an economic outlook, an examination of the impact of the Obama administration, and cost-cutting tips.)
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The final report on the three-year recovery audit contractor (RAC) demonstration project for hospitals shows that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made "a lot of important changes," says Don May, vice president of policy for the American Hospital Association (AHA).
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Safety-oriented planning should precede building process; test interventions for improving safety.
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You know that you have a competent, well-trained staff, but if your documentation doesnt reflect up-to-date training, certifications, and licenses, you dont meet accreditation standards.
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Keeping up with credentials and privileges for 85 physicians plus the staff members of a busy four-operating room multispecialty center is not an easy task, but the staff at Salinas (CA) Surgery Center has developed a system that works.
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More than 24% of all U.S. hospitals reuse single-use medical devices (SUDs), according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Stickers arent just for kindergartners. In fact, using them in a same-day surgery program can help you make sure you are performing the correct procedure on the correct patient in the correct location.
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Look for the these features to make sure you have an inventory system that will save you time and money.