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The Latest Trends and Tips in Patient Safety

WEBTrends in Patient Safety. A noteworthy recent trend identified by Spruce when it comes to improving patient safety is the adoption of simulation training by more …

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Sentinel Event Alert Addresses Health Care Disparities

WEBThe Joint Commission has issued a Sentinel Event Alert, “ Addressing health care disparities by improving quality and safety .”. The alert helps guide health …

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HHS Addresses Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aware that Change Healthcare – a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) – was impacted by a …

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Surgical Smoke Update

WEB10.9% of OR nurses reported asthma compared to 7.6% of the general population. 9% of OR nurses reported bronchitis compared to 3.4% in the general …

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No Way Around It: Rounding Means Satisfied Patients and Nurses

WEBHourly rounding is a systematic, proactive, nurse-driven evidence-based process designed to anticipate and address needs of hospital patients.1-4 Rounding has …

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The Joint Commission announces Sustainable Healthcare …

WEBThe Joint Commission recently announced a voluntary Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) program for U.S. hospitals, effective Jan. 1, 2024, acting …

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Spotlight On: Brian Dawson, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM System VP

WEBABOUT. For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The …

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Three Steps to Informed Consent

WEBExplaining the nature of the proposed treatment or procedure, the relevant associated risks, and any alternative options along with the attendant risks of these is …

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Enhancing Your Infection Prevention Strategy: The Role of Single …

WEBMagill SS, Edwards JR, Bamberg W, et al. Multistate Point-Prevalence Survey of Health Care-Associated Infections. The New England Journal of Medicine …

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IAHCSMM Announces Name Change

WEBFrom June 22-July 12, 2021, members of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) cast their votes regarding the …

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Key Changes to ANSI/AAMI ST91: Impact on Endoscope

WEBAt the end of 2021, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) released its updated ANSI/AAMI ST91:2021, Flexible and semi …

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Registration: Back to the Future: New Innovations in Reusable OR

WEBApella, a health technology company, has announced an expanded collaboration to implement the company’s technology in all operating rooms across Houston Methodist.

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Building Blocks: How Block Scheduling Promotes Efficiency

WEBThere are many potential benefits to block scheduling for hospitals and patients. “First, it is a more efficient use of time,” says Jackson. “The same surgeon or …

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ASHE Opens Registration for Innovation Conference

WEBThe American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) has opened registration for the inaugural Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, which will …

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Updated Hand Hygiene Recommendation: How It Affects SPD

WEBWhen using an antimicrobial hand sanitizer, the dispensed dose must be sufficient to cover all surfaces of the hands. Touch-free dispensers provide an average …

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Financial Impact of ERAS Program

WEBABOUT. For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The …

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Instrument Marking: Taping Do’s and Don’ts

WEBSurgical instrument inventories come in all shapes and sizes, and today’s sterile processing (SP) professionals have the seemingly insurmountable task of …

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The Trendelenburg Position for Robotic Surgery Quiz

WEBDrug diversion is a known risk in health care but one that is difficult to quantify because it so often is unreported. It has been decades since the AMA first termed addiction as a …

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National Medical Billing Services Announces Acquisition of …

WEBThe acquisition marks National Medical’s first transaction since its January 2021 partnership with Aquiline Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in New …

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Sharps Safety: Injuries Remain a Sticking Point in 2020

WEBAccording to Brian Arndt, MBA, BSN, RN, CNML, a consultant for Keith and Company LLC, at least 600,000 sharps injuries still occur in U.S. health care facilities …

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AORN Updates Guideline on Sterilization Packaging

WEBAORN assessed peer-reviewed literature published in English from January 2013 until December 2018. The articles were evaluated and appraised for the quality of …

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