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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but communication between the two can be disjointed and incomplete, resulting in unnecessary waste and preventable errors. Here are six ways to improve communication between the SPD and the OR in a way that reduces both costs and risks: #1 – Educational Tours.

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Why Communication is a Central Part of Care Management

Picis

In today’s healthcare sector, efficient patient care is a culmination of state-of-the-art technology, patient expert medical knowledge, and – crucially – effective communication. The Imperative of Clear Communication in Care Supporting Patient Safety Initiatives The perioperative landscape is an environment where every detail counts.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:54 Overview In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, hospitals face significant challenges related to medical records. Accurate and relevant data from the STS Database uncovered areas for improvement.

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Reducing Anesthesia Drug Waste at ASC and Hospital ORs

Somnia

Reducing drug waste created by anesthesiologists can result in significant cost savings for ASC’s and hospitals. Reducing drug waste has shown are very positive results in helping reduce costs in ASC and hospital ORs. What is probably cheaper is having pharmacy involved to sterilely draw up medications from multidose vials,” he said.

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Hospital Packing List

Surgimate

Believe it or not, many patients booked for surgery have no idea what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery. What to Pack for Hospital Stay So we spoke to practice managers and surgical schedulers from across the country and compiled the ultimate hospital packing list to send your patients. No kidding.

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10 Smart Reasons for Hospitals to Switch to an Anesthesia Information Management System

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By automatically capturing data from various devices, and through seamless interoperability with EMR systems, anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) provide a reliable, defensible, accurate and legible record that benefits hospitals, doctors and patients alike. 10 AIMS benefits: why AIMS are better than paper 1. DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000881.

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From Commands to Collaboration: Lessons in Respectful and Effective Workplace Signage

LeanBlog

In the world of continuous improvement and Lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial.