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Overcoming Real-Time Data Integration Challenges to Optimize for Surgical Capacity and Better Care

LiveData

In the healthcare industry, surgical capacity management is one of the biggest issues organizations face. Hospitals and surgery centers must be efficient in handling their resources. The margins are too small for waste, and there are too many patients in need of care. Data, particularly real-time data, is an essential asset. But it is only useful if the pieces fit together, solving a puzzle of coordinating schedules, operating room availability, and resource allocation, while ensuring immediate

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Share treasured memories with holiday recipe

The Stitch

Find your new favorite recipe from the Baylor community in the second annual Baylor College of Medicine Family Holiday Cookbook. The post Share treasured memories with holiday recipe appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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10 Tips for ASCs to Better Leverage KPIs and Benchmarking

Surgical Information Systems

If you're unsure about how your ASC is doing, collecting accurate data is vital to understanding if you're reaching KPIs. Discover a few tips for ASCs.

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Healthcare Technician Interview Guide: Most Common Questions and How to Prepare

Incredible Health

If theres one thing healthcare technicians know best, its the importance of meticulous preparation. When it comes to acing a healthcare technician interview, preparation is equally critical: The more prepared you are, the more your technical skills can shine, helping you stand out as a top candidate. We created this guide to equip you with […] The post Healthcare Technician Interview Guide: Most Common Questions and How to Prepare appeared first on Incredible Health.

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Advancing Organ Donation: The Role of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in Enhancing Transplant Outcomes

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Understanding Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) Current Utilization of NRP Among U.S. OPOs Challenges in NRP Implementation: Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) Ethical Considerations Surrounding NRP The Need for Standardized Guidelines Future Directions and Recommendations SpecialtyCare’s Role in Advancing NRP Practices Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) is an innovative technique in organ procurement that has shown promise in enhancing the viability and utiliza

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Image of the Month: Humans are complex genetic mosaics

The Stitch

We are all walking mosaics of genetically distinct cells, said Dr. Margaret Goodell. The post Image of the Month: Humans are complex genetic mosaics appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Is Improving Culture the Key to Easing Workforce Challenges?

NexGen Surgical

A group of physicians walking down a hospital hallway discussing workforce challenges. The post Is Improving Culture the Key to Easing Workforce Challenges? appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Visuals vs. Visual Management: Key Differences Explained with Real-World Examples

LeanBlog

Are "visuals" and "visual management" the same thing? Are "visuals" always Lean, necessarily? In this post, I talk about the differences using an example from a hospital and my car's dashboard. The post Visuals vs. Visual Management: Key Differences Explained with Real-World Examples by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.

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Holiday season on a budget: tips for festive and frugal celebrations

The Stitch

With a little advance planning, you can enjoy the holiday season festivities without breaking your budget. The post Holiday season on a budget: tips for festive and frugal celebrations appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Integrated Operating Room?

Caresyntax

Maximum value. Patients expect it from providers, and providers expect it from their technology and infrastructure. And, on top of value, both want the best possible performance from their investments. As value-based care gains momentum for patients, healthcare providers are increasingly seeking more from the medical technology they pay a premium to install and maintain.

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What is a Healthcare Technician? Job Duties and How to Become One

Incredible Health

Healthcare technicians are skilled professionals who assist doctors, nurses, and other medical staff in diagnosing and treating patients. They typically work in a clinical or laboratory setting and play a critical support role on any medical team. Many technician jobs require only an associates degree or certificate, making them an accessible and appealing option for […] The post What is a Healthcare Technician?

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Evidence-Based Versus Real-World Medicine

RK.MD

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the foundation of modern patient care and focused on using the best available data to guide clinical decisions and ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Unfortunately, the frustrating reality is that there’s often a gap between research and how medicine is practiced in the real world. New data and innovations hold the potential to transform patient care, but their journey into hospital policies and certification exams is painfully slow.

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SPACe: A new open-source platform that supports large imaging data analysis on standard computers

The Stitch

By capturing the full complexity of cellular responses, SPACe opens new doors for drug discovery that go beyond toxicity. The post SPACe: A new open-source platform that supports large imaging data analysis on standard computers appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Favorite Winter Locations

Triage Staffing

Team Triage always sends us the best photos and when we asked for some of their favorite winter locations, they definitely delivered. If you’re looking for a snowy paradise for a winter assignment, check out some of their picks. Washington Traveler Alison enjoyed her time in Seattle, near so many mountains and Canada. If you’re looking for an assignment in the Pacific Northwest, check out our list of Washington travel nurse and allied jobs.

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What is a Healthcare Technologist? Job Duties and How to Become One

Incredible Health

Healthcare technologists are highly trained professionals who play a vital role in diagnosing and treating patients. Working primarily in laboratories and hospitals, they are responsible for performing sophisticated tests and procedures that assist doctors and other healthcare providers in making critical healthcare decisions. Most roles require both a bachelors degree and specialized certifications, and offer […] The post What is a Healthcare Technologist?

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Act Now: Your 2025 CRNA Success Plan with SFNA

The CRNA Chase

Becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetis t is rigorous, highly competitive, and demands your full attention. With rigorous academic and clinical requirements, standing out is not just a goalit’s a necessity. Begin your journey with intention and purpose. The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists is here to help you by providing the essential guidance you need on your CRNA journey.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Alexander Saucedo enjoys spin classes

The Stitch

Dr. Alexander Saucedo, assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, shares some of his healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: Dr. Alexander Saucedo enjoys spin classes appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How I survived [anesthesia] internship/residency: the 4 main things that helped me

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day: Internship/residency were HARD. There were some REALLY low moments and some really tough scenarios that you face for the first time as a doctor-in-training. The hours are long and the work is tough. So… when I got an email that asked me to record a video about how I survived residency, it took me a little bit to reflect upon the experience and come up with 4 concrete things: 1.

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Your Career, Your Terms: Incredible Health Launches Direct Connect – Fast-Track Your Nursing Job Search

Incredible Health

Nurses often find themselves forced to settle for jobs out of necessity rather than passion, feeling like they have little control over their career paths. At Incredible Health, were changing that narrative. We empower nurses to take charge of their careers, connecting them with permanent roles that align with their skills, values, and aspirations. Thats […] The post Your Career, Your Terms: Incredible Health Launches Direct Connect Fast-Track Your Nursing Job Search appeared first on Inc

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Breaking Down the Abstract: Steps to Success

AAS

Weve all been therewriting your first abstract can feel like climbing a mountain. Or even working on your second or tenth abstract may feel this way. Even with great mentors to guide you, sitting down to sum up months (or years) of research into 3000 characters (yes, including spaces!) can feel like an impossible […] The post Breaking Down the Abstract: Steps to Success appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Championing better care for adolescents with iron deficiency: Highlighting the impact of quality improvement initiatives

The Stitch

In the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) often receive inconsistent care, in part due to The post Championing better care for adolescents with iron deficiency: Highlighting the impact of quality improvement initiatives appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Nominate a Weezie’s Angel Healthcare Hero for Patient Safety and Outstanding Care

LeanBlog

In 2014, The Louise Batz Patient Safety Foundation developed the Weezie's Angel Healthcare Hero Award in honor of Louise Batz, who was lovingly called Weezie by her family, to recognize those individuals in a hospital setting who go above and beyond in caring for patients, creating awareness, making good catches and advocating for patient safety. Louise “Weezie” Batz spent her life helping others and bringing joy to those around her.

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Incredible Health Launches Powerful New Features to Drive Health System Growth

Incredible Health

At Incredible Health, were on a mission to help healthcare professionals live better lives and find and do their best work. Part of that is transforming healthcare hiring and redefining how health systems grow in a way that is sustainable for the nursing workforce. As we enter the final month of 2024, health systems are […] The post Incredible Health Launches Powerful New Features to Drive Health System Growth appeared first on Incredible Health.

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Safer Patients & Better Care with Medical Exam Chairs

CME Corp

The right medical exam chair can make a difference to both patient outcomes and caregiver safety, especially for patients with mobility challenges. Traditional examination chairs, specifically fixed-height models, can create barriers to patient access, leading to incomplete examinations and the potential for missed or misdiagnoses, as well as increased physical strain on caregivers.

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What Every Surgeon Should Know Before Making a Career Change

NexGen Surgical

Almost every surgeon will face a potential career change during their working life. In other fields, workers switch jobs to escape toxic environments or find better benefits and compensation packages, but the surgical industry is a bit unique. Surgeons seeking a change arent necessarily trying to put a poor workplace behind them. Instead, they search […] The post What Every Surgeon Should Know Before Making a Career Change appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP): Revolutionizing Organ Recovery and Cardiac Care

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Understanding Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) The Role of NRP in Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Benefits of Normothermic Regional Perfusion SpecialtyCares Expertise in Normothermic Regional Perfusion The Future of NRP and Organ Recovery Frequently Asked Questions About NRP Conclusion Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in organ recovery and cardiac care.

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From the Outside Looking In: The Prehospital System of Lima, Peru

AAS

Beginning as young children in the United States, we are taught that the universal number to call for help during an emergency is 911 – and this number is the same nationwide. Now imagine if the emergency number was different in each state in each county in each neighborhood, and there was a distinct number […] The post From the Outside Looking In: The Prehospital System of Lima, Peru appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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