SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

To improve SPD efficiency, effective management tools need to be implemented, including training and error tracking, tray optimization, and increased communication and collaboration between the SPD and the OR. The pressure for quick turnaround times only exacerbates these issues.

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Picis

AUGUST 26, 2024

By fostering seamless communication and collaboration, HIE facilitates the timely exchange of crucial information between healthcare entities. In an era where effective healthcare hinges on collaborative efforts, the HIE emerges as a cornerstone for enhancing care coordination and patient outcomes within the U.S.

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Picis

MAY 13, 2024

Preoperative Communication and Education Before a patient undergoes surgery, effective communication and tailored education play pivotal roles in fostering a patient-centered approach. Shared Decision-Making Collaborative decision-making involves patients in decisions about their care.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The CSFA is not just a passive participant in the operating room; they are an active collaborator who anticipates the surgeons needs, manages surgical instruments, and assists with critical tasks such as suturing, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding). Ensuring proper wound care and dressing application.

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Picis

JULY 18, 2024

It revolves around interdisciplinary collaboration, involving various healthcare professionals working together to ensure a holistic approach to surgical care. From preoperative planning to postoperative rehabilitation, the PSH model facilitates coordinated transitions that enhance patient safety and recovery.

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EARN Cares

MAY 26, 2022

Keeping it Clear Communication is critical to excellent healthcare outcomes. An essential tool to communicate with is the SBAR method. Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations (SBAR) reporting helps nurses communicate clearly. Another essential communication tool is delegation.

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Clemson

MAY 30, 2022

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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Salem Anesthesia

JUNE 12, 2023

They play a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. Additionally, CRNAs are regarded as medical experts who play a collaborative role within the medical team in both planning and executing medical procedures.

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CNECT

AUGUST 15, 2023

Engage other community organizations for seamless collaboration. Communicate clearly with your community. A Command Structure — List the people at your facility who hold roles that are important during a disaster, such as your safety officer, liaison officer, or incident commander. Train and prepare staff.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But revenue opportunity typically can be a convincing factor in moving ahead, as can a trusted partnership with an ECMO services provider who can collaborate and guide on program start-up and growth over time. However, the miraculous recovery of other patients speaks to ECMO’s potential to save those who otherwise would have certainly died.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Optimize Care Synchronization and Communication In the operating room, clear communication and seamless coordination are required to perform safe, successful surgeries. Now, this is not to suggest that video replaces the need for verbal communication. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Supportive Work Environment – As a healthcare provider, SpecialtyCare recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration. You’ll be working with professionals who value communication and cooperation. This approach helps employees build skills and gain certifications that enhance their careers in the long term.

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Incision

JANUARY 29, 2024

We share some strategies to help navigate breakdowns, optimize collaboration, and pool our collective strengths in order to hit the highest standards possible. Many of us have seen problems caused by a lack of communication between different parts of an organization. These, of course, are some of the key products of a silo mentality.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MAY 28, 2024

The establishment of a successful preoperative evaluation clinic requires commitment, collaboration, and support from several hospital disciplines.” Anesthesiologists and surgeons work together, via cell phone, personal communication, or electronic communication, to answer preoperative questions well ahead of the day of surgery.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Reforming instrument reprocessing practices does not always end with the main sterile processing department (SPD). Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Critical assessment and rapid response are essentials skills for perioperative staff members, and that goes double for perioperative leadership. Patient-centered leadership is a must. Like the OR, the More » The post Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) managers and technicians know a thing or two about pressure. In a recent webinar covering sterile processing basics, Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, president and CEO of Ofstead More » The post Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics appeared first on OR Manager.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Even though their residency in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine overlapped for only a few years, Michael Harris, MD and Aaron Moberly, MD collaborate to this day—carrying on a tradition of teamwork. I continue to benefit and grow thanks to my experiences at IU.”

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 15, 2025

events out of every 1,000, according to Patient Safety in Surgery study of over 80,000 surgical hospitalizations) but what may be most surprising is that majority of the top factors influencing patient safety are not technological or circumstantial theyre interpersonal.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many medical specialties rely on anesthesiology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes across diverse medical scenarios. Anesthesiologists frequently collaborate with gastroenterologists for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and esophageal dilation. References 1. Anaesthesiol. Cooper, J.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 11, 2025

Safety Considerations in NRP 1. Balancing Donor Dignity and Medical Advancement SpecialtyCares Role in NRP – NRP Safety and EThics 1. Supporting Better Outcomes The Future of NRP: Challenges and Opportunities: NRP Safety and Ethics Conclusion This article will dive into NRP Safety and Ethics.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. Commitment to Patient Safety and Sterile Technique Key Responsibilities in Patient Safety How SpecialtyCare Enhances Patient Safety 6. What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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Caresyntax

JANUARY 30, 2025

more patient safety reported incidents 2. Real-Time Monitoring for Enhanced Patient Safety: AI algorithms can act as a vigilant “second set of eyes”across all surgeries, continuously monitoring patient vital signs, anesthesia levels, and other critical parameters.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Collaborative Approach to Care 5. By staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices, our professionals ensure that every procedure is performed with precision, safety, and care. This collaboration extends from the initial consultation through post-operative follow-ups, ensuring open communication and continuity of care.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Consistent, quality training, collaboration with the OR, safety culture, error tracking, and incentives for high performance can sufficiently optimize the SPD — and in turn, optimize the OR. Costs of Neglecting the SPD A lack of positive focus on the SPD translates into neglect. But revenue and patient outcomes depend on its harmony.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Lean is a system of continuous process improvement that reduces and eliminates waste, leading to enhanced efficiency and quality and reduced costs (sidebar, Lean principles). The concept’s roots lie in the More » The post Visual management supports perioperative Lean efforts appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Data is collected everywhere, from what we click online to whether we run a red light to how many steps we take each day. There is power in data. When leveraged effectively, data reveal patterns, insights More » The post Cloud-based technology addresses resource constraints appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

Certain perioperative leaders stand out for their ability to inspire teams, drive innovation, and maintain excellence in patient care. Amid continued staffing shortages, technological change, and evolving More » The post OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons appeared first on OR Manager.

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