Outpatient Surgery

19/12/2023

Most new ASCs are opening their doors with an electronic health record (EHR) system in place, and estimates suggest somewhere between 20% to 50% of existing freestanding surgery centers have made the switch. https://bit.ly/41jxBt1

18/12/2023

Feeding your hard-working staff is a common tactic used to show appreciation and boost morale, but if you really want to take this tried-and-true appreciation tactic to the next level, consider having leadership feed and serve frontline staff. https://bit.ly/41oWAuT

15/12/2023

This is the time for giving — giving thanks, giving praise and giving gifts. Here’s to all those tiny gifts we never see coming. https://bit.ly/3RqwnYm

14/12/2023

New MIS techniques, premium power tools and improved pain management are making for faster recoveries. Take Aaron Rodgers who tore his Achilles tendon Sept. 11, yet stunned people when he began throwing passes before games only weeks after his surgery. https://bit.ly/3RFJV3A

13/12/2023

It’s fitting that wide-awake hand surgery, a surgical approach so simple it’s considered a patient experience as ordinary as a dental appointment, has gained steam by picking up on a technique that dentists have used for decades. https://bit.ly/3t6b8Dh

11/12/2023

Check out our special online sports medicine issue (do you recognize the athlete on the cover?)
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08/12/2023

Does your OR have a plethora of unused, wasted supplies? Instead of throwing your surgical drapes, ACE bandages, cotton padding and sterilization wrap in the trash, try turning them into some holiday décor. https://bit.ly/3TaIUS8

07/12/2023

Welcome to A Day in the Life of an Administrator, our online column, where we sat down with Deidre Frizzell, BSN, RN, director of clinical services at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas. https://bit.ly/3RsEeps

06/12/2023

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to shower your dedicated staff with gifts to show your appreciation for their hard work. https://bit.ly/47ZVO9U

05/12/2023

From major reimbursement changes to existential threats to procedures that are moving to outpatient facilities (robotics, complex spine and GYN cases), here’s what surgical leaders can expect next year. https://bit.ly/4a1SEnY

04/12/2023

Our November/December issue is here!

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01/12/2023

Retained-item incidents can result in catastrophic costs. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority estimates the average price for a single retained item event can be about $166,000, including money associated with payouts and legal defenses. https://bit.ly/46xt5rL

30/11/2023

One effective way to foster the training and education of your SPD professionals is to encourage them to pursue certification through a nationally recognized association. https://bit.ly/3G9a04I

29/11/2023

Assign certain areas of the room to be cleaned by each person. Make the assignments by role, not to an individual, so the tasks will be completed no matter who is on the team on any given day. https://bit.ly/47QNQji

29/11/2023

“The literature shows a huge shift in how we deal with opioids,” says an orthopedic surgeon Charles Hannon, MD, MBA. “There’s definitely a benefit for patients to reduce opioid use before surgery because it helps their outcomes after surgery." https://bit.ly/401Otnx

27/11/2023

Every leader prioritizes the safety of their patients and their staff, but even the most earnest, well-intentioned attempts to solve deep-seated problems often fall short when they fail to take a comprehensive, human-centered approach. https://bit.ly/3Tbgnw7

24/11/2023

A subtle but effective idea you can use to help ensure misgendering doesn’t happen at your own facility: colored bracelets. https://bit.ly/47siYWm

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you most thankful for this year?

22/11/2023

Bend (Ore.) Surgery Center has been operating for more than a quarter-century and, for its leaders, showing appreciation to staff has always been baked into the ASC’s mission. https://bit.ly/3sGFZ9b

20/11/2023

While facility leaders watch for legislation like the SAVE Act to pass, the sad reality is they still must prepare staff to protect themselves from violence now. For many, that means more regular and realistic active shooter training. https://bit.ly/3M4YquG

17/11/2023

Establishing and maintaining a healthy work environment (HWE) is vital for the well-being of healthcare professionals and the delivery of quality patient care. https://bit.ly/3swBOwB

16/11/2023

Take a few minutes to read this Q&A with Mike Eisenberg, whose film To Err Is Human examines preventable mistakes that lead to an estimated 440,000 patient deaths each year. https://bit.ly/3Wnxrhi

15/11/2023

Sensor-based technology, robotic platform accessibility and promising new techniques for cartilage repair are transforming the surgical landscape. https://bit.ly/3MGhIH3

14/11/2023

4K ultra high-definition imaging systems provide optimal lighting, color and resolution so surgeons can be more precise. https://bit.ly/3QXEXz1

10/11/2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reversed course and has approved total shoulder replacements and several other procedures to be reimbursed when performed at ambulatory surgery centers. https://bit.ly/49vqNfK

09/11/2023

The latest endoscope storage cabinets on the market today approach the drying of endoscopes in different ways. https://bit.ly/3BZEB1Q

08/11/2023

"If we can’t guarantee the safety of our caretakers, then how can we in good conscience call ourselves a civilized society?" writes Editor-in-Chief Jared Bilski in his latest editor's letter: https://bit.ly/468sAEq