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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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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ASC management is a skill: A day in the administrator role

OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

The administrator of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) wears many hats, doing every odd job in the book to keep their free-standing center safe, compliant, and operational. But what does “wearing many More » The post ASC management is a skill: A day in the administrator role appeared first on OR Manager.

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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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State of the huddle: The barriers to and benefits of preop meetings

OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

In 2020, more than a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) started advocating that every hospital More » The post State of the huddle: The barriers to and benefits of preop meetings appeared first on OR Manager.

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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. She says there were three goals for the pilot: reduce faxing and manual steps, improve OR management, and simplify OR scheduling. “We

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Surgical ethics: Does money speak louder?

OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Although I am not a healthcare professional, working for OR Manager offers a peek behind the curtain. appeared first on OR Manager. What I have learned so far has left me feeling a bit conflicted. When I took this job back in December, I More » The post Surgical ethics: Does money speak louder?

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Pilot project takeoff proves promise of AI staff optimization

OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to a More » The post Pilot project takeoff proves promise of AI staff optimization appeared first on OR Manager. However, one challenge stands out among the rest: OR staffing shortages.

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How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 1

OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human trafficking (HT) is a global public health crisis and one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises that grosses hundreds of billions of dollars annually, all of which are tax-free profits made off the More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 1 appeared first on OR Manager.

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How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2

OR Manager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Lack of education and knowledge on HT and anti-trafficking measures is More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2 appeared first on OR Manager.

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Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic

OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

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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How gamification improves OR training, outcomes

OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

From nurse managers to cardiac surgeons, all modern healthcare professionals must train consistently to remain current with the latest guidelines More » The post How gamification improves OR training, outcomes appeared first on OR Manager.

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Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role

OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Like the OR, the More » The post Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role appeared first on OR Manager. 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.

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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. This should be the basis for transparent and well-founded decision-making and thereby also stabilises the OR management boards. An article by Prof.

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Tips to Improve OR Turnover Time, On-Time Starts, and Utilization with Data

Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management. Collaboration and communication among these stakeholders are key to the success of these projects. “I Join us as Martinez shares her wealth of experiences and profound insights into the transformative power of data in perioperative care.

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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). Let the surgeries begin! In that time, I’ve circulated, scrubbed, been an OR Manager, and an Orthopedic Team Leader. This was a great group of people! Honestly, I could write an entire series of posts about the planning, preparation, and execution of this trip.

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Why Your Operating Room Needs Innovative Surgical Equipment Distributors: Partnering with Meditek

MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In 2020, over 353,000 surgeries, procedures, and appointments with specialists were delayed across Canada due to the pandemic. 3 As an operating room manager, you know firsthand how challenging it is to run an OR, but throw in some inadequate surgical equipment, and your entire OR can shut down. Million by 2027. SecondStreet.Org.

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OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

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

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Blast from the past: Best practices for successful implementation of ERAS

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) represents a transformative approach in modern surgical care, emphasizing evidence-based, multidisciplinary protocols to optimize patient recovery.

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Navigating difficult conversations as a perioperative leader

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

The precision required in the OR coupled with multidisciplinary teams and diverse personalities often lead to missteps or More » The post Navigating difficult conversations as a perioperative leader appeared first on OR Manager.

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Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

However More » The post Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts appeared first on OR Manager. When a speaker at a recent conference asked if anyone had achieved a first-case on-time start (FCOTS) rate above 90%, Jay Parker, BSN, RN, could have been the only one in the room with his hand up.

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Cloud-based technology addresses resource constraints

OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When leveraged effectively, data reveal patterns, insights More » The post Cloud-based technology addresses resource constraints appeared first on OR Manager. There is power in data.

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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

ASC management is a skill: A day in the administrator role

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Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic

How gamification improves OR training, outcomes

Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role

The modern operating room – the key to success

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Day 1 in the OR: Finding Perspective in a Chaotic Case

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OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons

Blast from the past: Best practices for successful implementation of ERAS

Navigating difficult conversations as a perioperative leader

Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts

Cloud-based technology addresses resource constraints

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