Picis

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The moment a physician’s focus shifts from paperwork to the patient, strides in healthcare become reality. Anesthesia EMR software is a driving force behind this change, heralding an era that gives clinicians more time with the patient, and helps improve operations.

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Neurosurgery

APRIL 3, 2024

The resident focused on the procedure’s safe and effective performance and high-quality immediate post-operative care. It is paramount for the spine surgeon to identify who needs surgery to help them accomplish their goals, which operation is best suited to that objective, and how to maximize benefit while mitigating risk.

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Picis

JANUARY 15, 2024

By digitizing the information that once was found sprawled across whiteboards in a clinical setting, patient tracking systems can help your organization deliver a higher standard of communication, collaboration, and patient care in a perioperative environment. The evolution is here, and it’s time to be part of it.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

SpecialtyCare is known for its commitment to quality healthcare services, working side-by-side with hospitals to support surgical teams and patient care. This company’s dedication to better patient outcomes and their investment in team members’ success set them apart in the healthcare industry.

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Surgimate

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, the advent of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has revolutionized record-keeping and patient care. Surgimate also simplifies the communication between surgeons and billing teams. Surgical practices can operate more efficiently. Something your EHR doesn’t do.

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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. After completing their formal education, perfusionists must obtain certification.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 7, 2024

If you’re passionate about making a significant impact in patient care, perfusion might be the perfect career path for you. Perfusion is the process of artificially circulating blood and oxygen to the body’s tissues when a patient’s heart and lungs are not functioning properly during surgery.

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Surgimate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Surgical coordinators, often the unsung heroes of the medical industry, ensure that everything runs smoothly in the operating room. Patient Care One of the most profound aspects of a surgical coordinator’s role is their unwavering commitment to patient care.

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Salem Anesthesia

JUNE 12, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll provide an insider’s perspective on a CRNA’s exciting and rewarding career by highlighting their daily responsibilities, how they overcome challenges, and their tremendous impact on patient care and the health field. To begin, it’s essential to understand the role of a CRNA.

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SpecialtyCare

AUGUST 25, 2024

If you’ve ever considered a career in healthcare that combines technology with patient care, becoming an EEG tech might be the perfect path for you. These professionals play a vital role in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions by operating electroencephalography (EEG) machines to monitor brain activity.

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The Surgicalist Group

OCTOBER 29, 2020

To optimize the value of surgical care, The Surgicalist Group’s (TSG) model has data proving increased number of cases captured from the ED, improved clinical documentation accuracy on those encounters leading to a more accurate case mix index (CMI). 7,8 We surveyed over 50 cholecystectomy patients cared for by The Surgicalist Group.

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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.” Major adverse events seldom occur during the middle of a general anesthetic of long duration on a healthy patient.

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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

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PANA

APRIL 21, 2023

Ngin studied to become a nurse at Villanova University near Philadelphia and planned to become a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner. Part of her pediatric critical care transport training involved performing advanced airway management in the operating room. See the March APP Spotlight feature on nurse practitioners.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of data-driven practices is heralding a new era of efficiency and patient care. Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management.

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EARN Cares

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The nursing skills that a CNM should detail within their nursing resume and nursing background include clinical skills, communication talents, emergency response acumen, patient-centered care examples and high attention to detail via record-keeping. View Critical care RN Sample Resume 7.

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The Surgicalist Group

JULY 29, 2020

If they are burnt out, they may not have the desire to put 100% effort into seeing patients in a timely fashion (especially at night) or the patience to deal with all the nuances that goes with 24/7 patient care. Unfamiliarity leads to poor communication, missed protocols, subpar documentation – and ultimately – lost revenue.

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Surgimate

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Operating room costs add up by the minute. And you can build this into your policy to make things feel fair to your patients. When and Where Should You Communicate Your Policy for Patients? Like a good movie promotion, you need to provide people with the info they need well before the show starts. Yes, yes, and yes.

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. Improving hospital efficiency can be achieved by two means primarily – choice of equipment and processes, both structural and operational. It’s a better system of surgical management that supports faster, more efficient procedures.

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ARC/STSA

JUNE 22, 2023

Donna Evans Maine Medical Center School of Surgical Technology, South Portland, Maine I have seen some fascinating procedures since beginning my clinicals, and I often marvel at the skill of my preceptors and the importance of their role in the operating room.

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The Circulating Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

An OR that was dedicated to the common goals of safe patient care and positive surgical outcomes. Providing quality surgical care and improving the lives of others is something that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Monday morning finally came, and it was time to start operating.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

They carry important markers of the cell-like proteins, DNA and RNA cargo, and lipids, and have functions that include intercellular communication which contribute to the pathogenesis of several diseases. The goal is to impact their future approach to translational science and improve patient care.

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SpecialtyCare

AUGUST 4, 2024

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and patient care. Patient Care : Our primary focus is on delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring comfort and accuracy throughout the diagnostic process. We use state-of-the-art equipment and adhere to the highest standards of medical practice.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I agree with him that the current cumbersome EHRs come between doctors and patients during hospital care. My criticisms include: Different EHRs at different hospitals are unable to communicate with each other. Nurses consistently have their backs to patients as they type, type, type data into computer terminals.

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CNECT

MARCH 19, 2024

Although traditionally resistant to change, many healthcare organizations have moved quickly to adopt AI, harnessing it in innovative ways to improve their operations and enhance patient care. In some cases, AI-enabled robots can work independently, rather than being operated by humans. How is AI being used in healthcare?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Would you extubate the patient following the surgery? You decide to extubate the patient in the operating room. On arrival to the ICU the patient’s heart rate increases to 150. If their answer is correct, quickly move on to the next question so you can test them on a new aspect of the patient care.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Participants explore basic leadership and management topics, including effective communication and presentation skills, building trust, leadership coaching and time management.

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Caresyntax

JANUARY 30, 2025

Predictive Analytics for Proactive Care: AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of patient data, including medical history, pre-operative scans, and even real-time vital signs, to predict potential complications before they arise.

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Caresyntax

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Why Data Across the Surgical Continuum Matters Integrated operating rooms have reshaped surgery in the past decade, providing amongst other benefits, enhanced communication, shortened surgical times, reduced patient cancellations, real-time access to patient information and advanced imaging, as well as maximum use of operating rooms.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Communication and Teamwork 5. A surgical first assist (SFA) plays an essential role in supporting surgeons during procedures by providing hands-on assistance, improving workflow, and ensuring optimal patient care. Conduct initial phone interviews to assess communication skills and experience. Certification and Training 2.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? While much of the spotlight is on the surgeon , an unsung hero in the operating room is the Surgical First Assistant (SFA). A highly skilled SFA can make a critical difference in surgical efficiency, patient safety, and overall surgical success.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Comprehensive Pre-Operative Evaluation 4. Collaborative Approach to Care 5. Patient-Centered Focus 6. Comprehensive Post-Operative Care 10. This collaboration extends from the initial consultation through post-operative follow-ups, ensuring open communication and continuity of care.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 3, 2025

This career offers a unique blend of responsibility, precision, and patient care. These are critical members of the surgical team who operate heart-lung machines during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Hands-on training in operating heart-lung machines and managing surgical procedures is a key component.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Surgical physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between surgeons and patients to ensure high-quality surgical care. Whether in general surgery, cardiovascular procedures, or trauma units, these highly skilled professionals assist surgeons before, during, and after operations.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 6, 2025

They explain that the obvious benefit is the decrease in neurological morbidity without adding more risk to the operation. We have a team of highly trained neurophysiologists who can assist your surgical teams by implementing IONM modalities, communicating data in real time, and providing opportunities for improved patient outcomes.

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Caresyntax

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A Cohesive Product Vision and Roadmap Closed systems often operate under a unified product vision and roadmap, resulting in a cohesive system of interconnected parts that evolve together over time. This keeps providers on the leading edge of medical developments and encourages high benchmarks for quality patient care.

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