How Safe Surgery Checklists Enhance Surgical Care
LiveData
JULY 6, 2023
By improving communication, surgery checklists ensure that the best possible surgical quality is achieved and patient safety is not compromised.
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Five Ways to Address Operating Room Inefficiencies
CNECT
JUNE 14, 2023
In ambulatory surgery centers, efficient operating rooms result in optimized schedules, higher patient volume, and streamlined operating processes. Facilities struggling with inefficiencies risk dangerous mistakes and longer operating times which can affect patient outcomes. Disorganized operating room layouts.
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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare
SpecialtyCare
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision.
How Psychological State Affects the Operating Room (OR)
DFW Anesthesia Professionals
JANUARY 8, 2024
Many factors affect the operating room (OR) and surgery success, ranging from patient-related factors to resource-related factors to even clinician-related factors. In the operating room (OR), teamwork is crucial for ensuring patient safety. 1] Arora et al. Arora et al.
5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera
BFW Inc.
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. Now, this is not to suggest that video replaces the need for verbal communication.
Setting a 12-Operating Room HOPD Up for Success
Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
If you were consolidating five disparate sites of care into a new 12-OR surgery center, what would you do to set it up for success? Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Through their work, they helped St. Crucially, Sullivan helped the St.
The modern operating room – the key to success
walkerproject
JANUARY 20, 2021
Melcher , Senior Medical Expert walkerproject ag, specialist in surgery, focus on visceral surgery, general and trauma surgery. The operating room area is confronted with a variety of challenges in everyday life. In addition, the influence of hospital administration on this platform is also increasingly visible.
Improving Healthcare with a System of Engagement
LiveData
JULY 20, 2023
By improving communication, surgery checklists ensure that the best possible surgical quality is achieved and patient safety is not compromised.
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Why Your Operating Room Needs Innovative Surgical Equipment Distributors: Partnering with Meditek
MEDITEK
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The operating room is an overwhelming, busy place, especially when the overarching goal is to save lives. In 2020, over 353,000 surgeries, procedures, and appointments with specialists were delayed across Canada due to the pandemic. 1 This is staggering. Moreover, the pandemic has not made working in the OR any easier.
Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)
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.
How to Streamline Surgery Scheduling in 2024
Picis
APRIL 8, 2024
Surgery scheduling can often feel like navigating a complex maze. The key is finding the balance between optimizing operating room utilization and maintaining staff well-being. Understanding the Challenges One primary challenge in surgery scheduling is the unpredictable nature of surgical demands.
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INTRA OPERATIVE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION MANAGEMENT
Anaesthesia News
JANUARY 31, 2024
Immediately communicate to the surgery team and the operating room (OR) staff that the patient’s status may be compromised. Ensure adequate oxygenation; increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to 100% to improve oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) 3. Decrease anesthetic depth 4.
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Experts Discuss Best Practices of Robotic Surgery in SpecialtyCare Webinar
SpecialtyCare
JULY 10, 2024
Herb Coussons, a practicing gynecologist who started robotic surgery for benign gynecology around 2005, who has been with Cava Robotics for 14 years; and Pete Schommer, MBA, who joined CAVA Robotics in January 2024 as a strategic advisor, who has been familiar with CAVA for almost 10 years. What’s Considered Best Practice in Robotic Surgery?
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Streamlining the Surgical Journey with Digital Health and Wellness
Picis
JUNE 17, 2024
Undergoing surgery can be a stressful experience. Taking Control: How Digital Tools Empower Patients Before Surgery Traditionally, pre-surgical education often involves static pamphlets and lengthy consultations. Another source of anxiety can be the lack of clear communication between patients and healthcare providers.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Surgery Cancellation Policies
Surgimate
DECEMBER 8, 2023
But just like in any epic movie, there’s a plot twist waiting to unfold – a surgery gets canceled. But the show must go on – the surgery cancellation policy and protocol ensure that everyone is notified, the block time doesn’t go to waste, and rescheduling starts immediately. Why Have a Surgery Cancellation Policy?
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HOW THE INTERNET CHANGED ANESTHESIOLOGY FOREVER
The Anesthesia Consultant
JULY 12, 2021
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the internet as “an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world.” Every hospital operating room is equipped with a computer connected to the internet.
THE ANESTHESIA CONTROL TOWER: BIG BROTHER OR FRIEND?
The Anesthesia Consultant
MAY 2, 2023
Louis Imagine this: You’re an anesthesiologist in the operating room at a busy hospital. Your patient is in mid-surgery, and you receive a call from the Anesthesia Control Tower that the patient’s blood pressure is too low, your blood transfusion replacement is inadequate, and that the patient is in danger. A lot can go wrong.
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Silos in Surgery: A Call for Cross-Team Connection
Incision
JANUARY 29, 2024
Many of us have seen problems caused by a lack of communication between different parts of an organization. Both kinds of silo — structural and individual — resonate strongly in the world of surgery. So, how can we do this in surgery? Part of the phrase's popularity surely comes from the commonality of what it describes.
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“It’s a Very Rewarding Field”: Austin McFadden, Clinical MI Specialist I, on Teamwork and Success
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 10, 2023
“I chose this role because it’s a way to make a difference in surgery that truly can help patients get back to their day-to-day lives since we specialize in minimally invasive procedures,” says Austin. “I I focus on] maintaining a good relationship with the staff because I communicate with them regularly and work alongside them all day.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
MARCH 29, 2024
As a result, identifying areas for facility performance improvement, such as preoperative beta-blocker administration and reducing the time from the operating room exit to extubation, was difficult. One of the first steps was to engage The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery National Database.
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The Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Fellowship
Neurosurgery
APRIL 3, 2024
Yet, most spine operations are performed on patients who we 100 7690 0 7690 0 0 10226 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 10226re referred to and evaluated in the clinic, and the vast majority of referred patients do not ultimately have surgery. An efficient clinic means improved patient wait times and access.
What is a Cardiovascular Perfusionist?
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A cardiovascular perfusionist plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, ensuring that a patient’s heart and lungs continue to function during procedures like open-heart surgery. During Surgery : Once the surgery begins, the perfusionist monitors and controls the heart-lung machine.
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8 Steps to Manage a Technology Rollout that Leads to Improved OR Performance
Caresyntax
MARCH 12, 2024
Kat is the System Director of Surgical Services at UHS-owned Northern Nevada Health System, where she oversees the ambulatory surgery center and both of the system’s acute-care facilities. We needed a better way of communicating that did not rely on the fax machine or phone calls,” she says. “We
12 TIPS ON BECOMING AN OUTSTANDING ANESTHESIOLOGIST
The Anesthesia Consultant
JANUARY 19, 2017
Their patients are obtunded on arrival to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) after surgery, and they rely on the PACU nursing staff to complete the job of anesthesia wake up. Enjoy your 10 minutes with each patient prior to surgery. The other medical professionals in the operating room will respect you for it.
ON BECOMING AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST… WHAT PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS ARE ESSENTIAL TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ANESTHESIOLOGIST?
The Anesthesia Consultant
JULY 17, 2015
An operating room emergency is not a time for screaming, temper tantrums, or freezing. An operating room emergency is a time for calm, assertive action. During surgery, much of our job is to observe. Many doctors with superior manual dexterity migrate toward operative specialties like surgery or anesthesia.
A Day in the Life of a CRNA: Insights & Experiences
Salem Anesthesia
JUNE 12, 2023
CRNAs received specialized training that is critical in surgeries and healthcare. In an operating room, the CRNA administers the anesthesia according to the predetermined plan and monitors the patient’s vitals in order to adjust levels as needed. To begin, it’s essential to understand the role of a CRNA.
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Ascension Saint Thomas Health Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
MARCH 29, 2024
As a result, identifying areas for facility performance improvement, such as preoperative beta-blocker administration and reducing the time from the operating room (OR) exit to extubation, was difficult. One of the first steps was to engage The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery National Database.
WILL CRNAs REPLACE MD ANESTHESIOLOGISTS?
The Anesthesia Consultant
APRIL 25, 2021
When you enter a hospital or surgery center for a surgery and an anesthesia professional approaches you prior to your surgery, that professional could be a physician anesthesiologist, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or an Anesthesia Assistant (AA). They are the ones the surgeons will interact with 90% of the time.
Congratulations to ARC/STSA’s 2023 Scholarship Recipients
ARC/STSA
JUNE 22, 2023
Student Scholarship Recipients Emmaline Bello Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey My overall goal is to be a surgical technologist who assists in trauma surgery. Within this degree, I focused on women’s studies and formed a local community aid coalition for survivors of sexual assault. Elyse Crotty St.
Start Your Medical Career with SpecialtyCare: A Path to Excellence
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 12, 2024
You’ll be working with professionals who value communication and cooperation. You’ll play a role in life-saving surgeries, crucial monitoring during operations, and other tasks that ensure better health outcomes for patients nationwide. Focus on Patient Care – Working at SpecialtyCare means putting patients first.
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Let’s Make Surgical Coordinators Day A Thing
Surgimate
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Surgical coordinators, often the unsung heroes of the medical industry, ensure that everything runs smoothly in the operating room. While they may not be performing surgery or administering medications, their contribution to the medical field is immeasurable. Without them, surgeries just would not happen.
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The Surgical Tech Student
OCTOBER 24, 2024
So, I had to use my communication skills to ask him what he would need, etc., and what he needed me to do during the surgery. I’m not the best communicator with my anxiety, but I sucked it up & I’ve been doing a lot better at communicating things with the doctors & nurses. Sorry for the confusion!! >>On
AUTISM AND ANESTHESIA
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 28, 2018
Characteristics of autism include developmental delays of behavioral and social skills, and an inability to communicate. It’s not infrequent that autistic patients need surgery and anesthesia. The two hospital guards and the mother donned white operating room coveralls. What do you do? mg/kg midazolam, and.02
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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE
The Anesthesia Consultant
MARCH 22, 2023
The crew members teleconference with physicians on Earth, with a 20-minute communication delay because of the 140-million mile distance between them. Because the spaceship is more than 200 days away from Earth, the physicians instruct the crew to proceed with surgery and anesthesia in outer space. Is a surgeon required on board?
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CRNAs in the News: Prolung Ngin Taking on Diverse Patient Challenges in the APP Field
PANA
APRIL 21, 2023
Part of her pediatric critical care transport training involved performing advanced airway management in the operating room. If you're having trouble accessing this content, or would like it in another format, please email Penn State Health Marketing & Communications.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Premium Operating Table
MEDITEK
JANUARY 26, 2022
However, the operating tables market is growing and will reach US $1,043.41 With this forecasted growth rate, you need to know how to quickly find the best surgical tables for your operating room (OR). You’ll find operating tables in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, or specialty surgery centers.
How Better Processes and Equipment Improve Hospital Efficiency
BFW Inc.
JUNE 17, 2021
Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. Inventory Management of Surgical Instruments As noted above, operating rooms are a significant source of expenditure for most hospitals. minutes – an action that disrupts surgery 64% of the time.
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12 THINGS TO KNOW AS YOU NEAR THE END OF YOUR ANESTHESIA TRAINING
The Anesthesia Consultant
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
The best job opportunities are communicated by word of mouth. Members of that group will communicate with acquaintances at local university training programs or with top national university training programs, and ask for the names of recommended candidates. Why are jobs posted on Internet sites usually inferior jobs? See #4 below.
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Optimize the Value of Surgical Care
The Surgicalist Group
OCTOBER 29, 2020
This improved operative volume, along with our, previously proven, LOS reduction showed a net positive on all sides of the equation : more patients admitted, more surgeries performed (all with improved accuracy of clinical documentation), and an increased in-hospital efficiency.
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“Far More Fulfilling Than I’ve Ever Thought About”: Dionna Ellis, Clinical MI Specialist IV, on the Rewards of Being a Clinical Specialist
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 13, 2023
My day-to-day would be a combination of supporting surgical procedures, collaboration and effective communication with the surgical team, and always being available to assist with emergency surgeries after hours,” says Dionna. Rewards of the Job Dionna’s everyday experience consists of a variety of tasks and interactions. “My
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS: BEFORE YOU ADVANCE THAT NEEDLE. A CAUTIONARY TALE
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 18, 2017
You utilize the current multimodal strategies for operating room anesthesia and postoperative pain reduction, including an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with 0.5% Neurosurgeons have taken him to the operating room to drain the hematoma and decompress the spinal column. What about a Time Out procedure?
IU physicians, Purdue scientists collaborate to develop a test to detect kidney cancer
IU School of Medicine
MARCH 11, 2024
Boris, who specializes in urologic oncology surgery, wondered if a simple test—such as a urine test—could be developed that would help him and other physicians create personalized treatment plans for patients with renal tumors. During a two-year stint at the National Institutes of Health, he focused on hereditary kidney cancer.
35 Nurse Resume Examples for 2024
EARN Cares
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Lastly, detail specific nursing skills related heart procedures or surgeries that you have experience performing and what responsibilities you've been given by doctors and other healthcare professionals in order to create the best care plan for each patient. View surgical services/operating room RN Sample Resume 8.
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Day 1 in the OR: Finding Perspective in a Chaotic Case
The Circulating Life
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
I was so impressed with the team from One World Surgery (OWS). And even though I had never worked with anyone in our room before, I felt more prepared and at ease knowing that Shannon was in the room with me. Let the surgeries begin! Monday morning finally came, and it was time to start operating.
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