OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Stem cell therapy is poised to revolutionize regenerative medicine. As these therapies advance, they may alter or even replace certain invasive surgical procedures. Already undergoing advanced clinical trials More » The post Orthopedic research showcases stem cells’ surgical promise appeared first on OR Manager.

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RK.MD

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 has been a whirlwind of milestones and growth, both professionally and personally. This year, I was inducted into the Academy of Master Educators and became the medical director of our organ donor specialty care unit (DSCU). As an associate medical director, I’ve also been heavily involved in our Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) program.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

What happens when a surgeon uses the monopolar instrument set on 30-W coagulation mode to create an upper midline incision in a patient with a pacemaker? Pacemaker function is interrupted, causing a heart More » The post Why active implants demand proactive management appeared first on OR Manager.

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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

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Carrie Zlatos, chief of legislative and political affairs at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), says: “Surgeons are the only people trained to provide surgery—life-saving care. They are an essential More » The post Surgical legislation advocacy focuses on safety, access appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

With capability to bill Medicare and Medicaid hanging in the balance, quality and safety surveys from The Joint Commission (TJC) can be nerve-racking for hospitals and surgical facilities. In an hours-long More » The post Mastering CMS regulations: How to ensure a finding-free Joint Commission survey appeared first on OR Manager.

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