The CRNA Chase

JULY 8, 2024

As the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) emerges from the Facebook Group “Future CRNA Society,” it is crucial to dive into the comprehensive programs and resources that define this transition phase. SFNA’s commitment is just what I envisioned when I started on this journey to help other aspiring CRNAs like myself. Mission and Vision Mission: The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists is dedicated to empowering critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists throug

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The Stitch

JULY 25, 2024

Dr. James R. Lupski has delivered more than 620 lectures in 37 countries, but none was received with nearly the same enthusiasm as his Mendel lecture this past June in Berlin. The post Congratulations, Dr. James R. Lupski, 2024 Mendel Lecturer and recipient of the Gilded Pea Award! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

One privilege of living at this time in history is the availability of choice, especially for health and surgical needs. Those who make healthcare their business understand this as well. According to Tanna et More » The post Unpacking the impact of private investment on innovation, ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 15, 2024

Anesthesiology residency programs are essential for training the next generation of anesthesiologists and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective anesthesia care. Recent developments and news in anesthesiology residency programs highlight evolving trends, innovative training methods, and responses to current healthcare challenges.

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Nebraska Methodist College

JULY 10, 2024

Have you been thinking about going back to school to earn a doctoral degree to become a nurse practitioner ? As a nurse practitioner (NP), you'll find a rewarding career in high demand.

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Triage Staffing

JULY 3, 2024

Independence Day is upon us, believe it or not. Triage HQ will not be open on Thursday, July 4th or Friday, July 5th. If you’re working over the holiday, thank you for all you’re doing to keep your patients safe and healthy. The post July 4th Holiday Closure appeared first on Triage Staffing.

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The CRNA Chase

JULY 22, 2024

The journey to becoming a Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RRNA) is both time-consuming and highly competitive. The admissions process for Nurse Anesthesia programs is rigorous and can take several years. In 2020, there were nearly 20,000 applications for the 4,000 available seats across 124 programs. With approximately 130 programs available today, the competition has only intensified.

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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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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 5, 2024

Surgical prehabilitation, often shortened to “prehab,” is a proactive approach that prepares patients physically and psychologically for the stresses of surgery. This concept has gained traction in recent years, reflecting a broader understanding of the benefits of optimizing health before undergoing surgical procedures. Prehabilitation is designed to enhance a patient’s capacity to withstand surgery, thereby promoting faster recovery, reducing the likelihood of postoperative c

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JULY 1, 2024

Neuraxial anesthesia is frequently employed for surgeries involving the lower abdomen and lower extremities. This type of anesthesia encompasses spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques. Typically, the procedure involves inserting a needle between the vertebrae to administer medication into either the epidural space (as in epidural anesthesia) or the subarachnoid space (as in spinal anesthesia).

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

JULY 1, 2024

The practice of anesthesia involves the administration of powerful drugs to induce unconsciousness, manage pain, and support vital functions during surgery. Despite advancements in technology and clinical practices, anesthesia-related incidents can and do occur. To mitigate these risks and enhance patient safety, the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) was created to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about anesthesia-related incidents, facilitating contin

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LeanBlog

JULY 18, 2024

I don't think I ever shared this article that I co-authored and had published in 2014… so it's time for another “Throwback Thursday.” I'll share a summary of it here in this post. I think this still applies here in 2024. In the evolving healthcare landscape, fostering a culture of continuous improvement is essential for enhancing patient care, safety, and operational efficiency.

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The Stitch

JULY 25, 2024

Baylor Medicine orthopedic surgeon Dr. Phillip Williams breaks down the benefits of low-impact exercises like Pilates and dance. The post Benefits of low impact workouts: Pilates, dance and barre appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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NexGen Surgical

JULY 25, 2024

Rural communities across the United States have been experiencing a surgeon shortage for years; as time goes on, that shortage is only expanding. It’s a gap that NexGen is filling through innovation and a growing talent network featuring surgical professionals. NexGen’s mission is to combat challenges in rural surgical care so that we can expand […] The post Expanding Surgical Care in Community Hospitals appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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AAS

JULY 1, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Uma Sachdeva, MD, PhD, has been selected to serve as the new Associate Editor for the Thoracic Surgery Section of Journal of Surgical Research (JSR). We are also pleased to announce that Oliver Eng, MD, and Ryan Thomas, MD, have been selected to serve as the new Associate Editors for the Gastrointestinal […] The post Congratulations to the New Associate Editors for the Journal of Surgical Research (JSR)!

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Nebraska Methodist College

JULY 23, 2024

Getting a master’s degree in nursing education will prepare you for a rewarding career training the next generation of skilled and compassionate nurses.

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Penn Medicine

JULY 24, 2024

From front-line providers to executives, teams came together during extraordinary circumstances to make sure patients were cared for and kept safe during an unprecedented outage.

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LeanBlog

JULY 29, 2024

In the world of continuous improvement and Lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial. Let's take a moment to examine two different approaches to communicating a simple instruction regarding the operation of a centrifuge, as seen in the images below — pictures I took in a hospital laboratory I was working with 15 years ago or so.

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The Stitch

JULY 31, 2024

Dr. Marcus Knox breaks down some ways to get into peak performance shape, including recovery and the mental game. The post Train like an athlete appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Caresyntax

JULY 29, 2024

Play Video In this episode, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw is joined by Shirin Towfigh, MD, FACS , a renowned hernia specialist with a private practice in Beverly Hills, to discuss the complexities and nuances of healthcare data, gender disparities in medical diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of patient-centered care. Dr. Towfigh shares her extensive experience and insights on how data can transform medical practices and improve patient outcomes, particularly in hernia treatment.

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Surgical Information Systems

JULY 18, 2024

Q&A with Yunette Ruiz, Client Service Manager, and Gabriella DeSantis, Revenue Cycle Manager, from the Surgical Information Systems Revenue Cycle Services Team

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CME Corp

JULY 2, 2024

Communication is the key to procuring equipment used in healthcare when it comes to medical construction projects, especially when Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) Group 1 equipment is involved. This complex healthcare equipment procurement case study demonstrates how CME’s proactive communication and collaboration with customers and vendors streamlines the procurement process.

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Penn Medicine

JULY 15, 2024

Predicting a patient’s recovery from a coma has profound implications. Neurologist David Fischer, MD, is building the infrastructure to get it right.

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LeanBlog

JULY 9, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar hosted by my friends at the Shingo Institute, where I presented on the topic of using mistakes as a catalyst for continuous improvement. I'd like to share some of the key points and insights from that session. The Recording: The Importance of Psychological Safety I began the webinar by addressing a common misconception that mistakes should always be avoided at all costs in all situations.

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The Stitch

JULY 31, 2024

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting helped reduce factors associated with risk for diabetes, heart disease and other complications. The post Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting could alleviate the health risks of individuals with an increased body mass index appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Nebraska Methodist College

JULY 1, 2024

Nurse practitioner. Clinical nurse specialist. Public health policy maker. These advanced practice nurses all take different paths in their careers, but they each make a significant impact on patients and the community.

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Surgical Information Systems

JULY 16, 2024

SIS Coding Compliance Manager Sherri Stinnett shares insight on the updates made by the American Medical Association (AMA) to CPT codes and documentation rules this year.

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CME Corp

JULY 9, 2024

Free-standing emergency rooms (FSERs) are a relatively new concept in the healthcare landscape. Twenty years ago, they accounted for only 1% of emergency rooms. 1 Offering a viable alternative to traditional hospital-based emergency rooms, these standalone facilities offer emergency medical care to patients who need immediate attention but may not require the extensive resources of a full-scale hospital.

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AAS

JULY 29, 2024

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content. The post Emerging Technology for Video Based Surgical Education appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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LeanBlog

JULY 3, 2024

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #509 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ankit Patel, the founder of My Business Care Team, a BPO company providing services for optometrists, and co-founder with his wife Classic Vision Care, an optometry group in Atlanta. With a strong background in Lean methodology, Ankit has worked as a Lean consultant at Dell and the Cleveland Clinic, driving process improvements and coaching […] The post Leveraging Lean &#

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The Stitch

JULY 26, 2024

At the recent 2024 Baylor Health Policy Symposium, medical advocacy was one of the topics of discussion. Dr. Mary Brandt, who was part of the The post Reflections on medical advocacy appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle—whatever the source of a patient’s discomfort, orthopedic surgeon John Dundon, MD, maintains the same high standards of care. However, a recent interview with OR Manager More » The post Smart knee’s advance heralds future of proactive postop care appeared first on OR Manager.

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Surgical Information Systems

JULY 10, 2024

Surgical Information Systems celebrates four consecutive years as a Top Workplace in the Technology Industry.

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CME Corp

JULY 23, 2024

While federal law mandates prioritizing Made in America equipment for military hospitals, VA healthcare, and other government medical facilities, the benefits of procuring American made healthcare equipment extend well beyond compliance.

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Triage Staffing

JULY 15, 2024

Recently, we’ve seen an increase in scammers pretending to be Triage employees. To help keep you safe, we’re highlighting some red flags you should be aware of. Protect yourself from common scams by watching out for these red flags. Red Flag #1: A Non-Triage Email Address This is one quick and easy way to determine whether you’re speaking with a real Triage recruiter.

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LeanBlog

JULY 26, 2024

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation I was working in healthcare in 2009 when the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist was sweeping through Operating Rooms across North America with the promise of harm reduction at almost no cost. […]

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The Stitch

JULY 17, 2024

Researchers have peered into the chromosomes of the wooly mammoth, a magnificent creature that has been extinct for nearly 4,000 years. The post FROM THE LABS: Image of the Month: The wooly mammoth emerges from the past appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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