Wed.Jun 14, 2023

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QuickShot 2: Improving Surgical Tracking with Naming Rules

ScanCARE

Transitioning to an Electronic Tracking system often involves importing your existing CSSD Check Sheets and Surgical Devices data, currently maintained in MS Word or Excel. A common challenge is the varied naming of the same type of surgical instruments. For instance, Mayo Forceps for example, might be named in several ways: 15cm Curved Mayo Forceps Mayo Forceps 15cm Curved Curved 15cm Mayo Forceps Forceps Mayo Curved 15cm 6" Mayo Curved Forcep Let's explore five tips on establishing a consisten

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Five Ways to Address Operating Room Inefficiencies

CNECT

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. On the business end, longer surgeries and wider scheduling mean lost potential revenue.