The Stitch
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The findings suggest a strategy to lower tau levels and explore the potential effects in Alzheimer’s disease and tau-induced dementias. The post How tau becomes a ‘bad guy’ that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Strategic thinking is hard in the pressure cooker that is today’s healthcare environment. Yet, understanding and engaging in strategic thinking has never been more important to the success of organizations More » The post Strategic thinking tools, techniques transform vision to reality appeared first on OR Manager.
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Surgical Information Systems
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
SIS acquires Surgical Notes to enhance its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services and provide transcription services for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
Penn Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
For Lyssa and many others, the goal-oriented cognitive behavioral therapy for sleeplessness helped with other issues like anxiety.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Dr. Mary Kenan highlights the important role of family and loved ones in caring for people with chronic illness. The post Self-care for the caregiver appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
Pima Medical Institute
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Nadine Broekemeier is a graduate of both our Mesa and online campuses. She had always wanted a career in health care but wasn’t sure of what her path should be. She learned about Occupational Therapy , and it became her passion, and she became determined to advance her education. Check out her story. “I always knew I wanted a career in health care but wasn’t sure which path to take.
Association of Women Surgeons
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
By Jenna Kwon I heard about it for the first time during a recent meeting with my mentor from the … Continue reading "Performance Punishment, Perfect Punishment?
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The Stitch
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
These promising clinical trial results are a big step forward in a years-long development journey that started in the lab at Baylor. The post FROM THE LABS: From bench to bedside: Osteoarthritis gene therapy developed in the lab at Baylor is in clinical trials nationwide appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Although certification can be a career accelerator for any nurse, perioperative nurses in particular appear to be getting the message. Consider the most recent data from the American Board of Perianesthesia More » The post Perianesthesia certification protects patients, promotes retention appeared first on OR Manager.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Diabetes affects millions of Americans. It occurs when the body is unable to produce enough insulin and process blood sugar properly. If managed well through proper diet and medication, those with diabetes can lead full and active lives. There are however some serious complications commonly associated with diabetes, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease).
Nashville Anesthesia Professionals
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Anesthesiology is a critical branch of medicine focused on the relief of pain and the administration of anesthetics for surgeries, diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures. Many medical specialties rely on anesthesiology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes across diverse medical scenarios. Surgery has a very close relationship with anesthesiology.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Dr. Shanda Blackmon says vaping can trap individuals in a cycle of addiction with serious health consequences. The post The dangers of vaping appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Eliminating physical distance as a barrier to communication makes it easier for caretakers to help not only their patients, but also one another. This is the promise of virtual care technology, which offers More » The post Virtual care enhances perioperative efficiency appeared first on OR Manager.
DFW Anesthesia Professionals
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is widely used in healthcare for its analgesic and anesthetic properties. Although its therapeutic value is well-established, nitrous oxide leakage is a significant problem for medical and environmental reasons. Research indicates that chronic exposure to nitrous oxide can lead to health issues for medical staff, while leakage from containment systems causes environmental harm and financial implications for healthcare facilities.
Triage Staffing
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
If you’re considering a career in healthcare, but aren’t sure that nursing is your thing, consider a career as a radiology tech. Radiology combines technology, patient interaction and medical knowledge to help physicians through the diagnostic process. “Rad techs” as they’re called are the pros behind the medical equipment that gives doctors the important images needed to make smart decisions about a patient’s diagnosis.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This Thanksgiving, enjoy the offerings of the season and see how fall foods can keep you focused on your health goals. The post Thanksgiving nutrition: enjoying holiday favorites while staying on track with your health goals appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
CME Corp
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has long been a standard for ensuring accessibility across public and private sectors, particularly in healthcare. Recently, the ADA introduced updated guidelines specifically targeting medical diagnostic equipment (MDE). These new requirements correct critical accessibility issues in healthcare by ensuring that medical equipment is designed to be safely accessible and functional for patients of all abilities.
SpecialtyCare
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Table of Contents The Heart of Cardiovascular Care Key Focus Areas in Cardiovascular Services: Enhancing Hospital Performance Cost Efficiency and Resource Optimization Focus on Patient Outcomes Innovation in Cardiovascular Care Data-Driven Decision Making Custom Solutions Training and Education: Building Future Experts Why Hospitals Choose SpecialtyCare A Trusted Partner Comprehensive Support Advancing the Field of Cardiac Care Commitment to Research Leadership in the Industry Conclusion In this
Triage Staffing
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Triage offices in both Omaha and Cincinnati will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holidays. We will open back up on Monday, December 2. If you’re currently on assignment, please send in your previous week timecard as soon as possible to ensure proper payment on December 6. Your timecard covering the Thanksgiving week can be sent in as normal.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
“Let’s open these curtains and let some light in here. Is that better, Mr. Roy?” I first met Mr. Roy during my cardiothoracic surgery rotation The post Compassion beyond hospital curtains and prison bars appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Amid rising demand for surgical procedures, improving perioperative operations is a pressing priority for any hospital. For a system serving one of the fastest-growing counties in the US, it becomes an More » The post No construction required—AI uncovers system-wide capacity appeared first on OR Manager.
LeanBlog
NOVEMBER 16, 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 48 Years of Excellence in 48 Words – Tom Peters Tom Peters, the legendary co-author of the business classic In Search of Excellence and exclamation point enthusiast, summarizes his insights
Triage Staffing
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Triage Open Enrollment begins November 19 and run through December 3 for Triage travelers. Travelers who are still under an RTG Medical contract will go through a special open enrollment in December. If you want to contribute to a Health Savings Account or make changes to your benefit selections in 2025, you must log in to UKG to make your choices. If you do nothing, your benefits will remain the same as in 2024, with the exception of contributing to an HSA.
The Stitch
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Dr. Elina Trofimovsky details how diabetes can lead to depression and gives tips on how to manage the two. The post Diabetes and depression: Is there a connection between them? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Think of that colleague you would not miss if they called out sick. You may be short-staffed, but you know you are going to have a better shift without their chronic complaining, drama, and lack of More » The post Why bullying, incivility demand distinction appeared first on OR Manager.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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. However More » The post Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts appeared first on OR Manager.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Last November, two hospitals in Portland, Oregon, reportedly had to cancel several hundred procedures—nearly all nonemergency surgeries—due to a shortage of anesthesia providers. This incident is just one More » The post The anesthesia staffing crisis: How we got here, what hospitals can do appeared first on OR Manager.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Reliable and robust enough for daily use on most medical devices, steam is the most common sterilant in healthcare facilities. However, using steam properly requires a balancing act. For example, too much More » The post Practice updates ease steam sterilization balancing act appeared first on OR Manager.
OR Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
How should responsibilities associated with C-sections be divided between the OR team and the OB/GYN department at a staff-strapped rural hospital? This was just one of many questions I had never considered More » The post Conference community-building proves its worth appeared first on OR Manager.
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