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Why this is a great time to pursue a career in regional anesthesia

Ed Mariano

When you start saying “Back when I was in training…”, you are officially old. Well, back when I was in training, I didn’t think regional anesthesia was a career path. We weren’t using ultrasound yet, and catheters were still experimental. Regional anesthesia was just part of anesthesiology, and there was a fairly limited set of blocks to offer patients.

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Top 4 Ways to Appreciate Your Surgical Coordinators

Surgimate

When isn’t it a great time to show some employee appreciation — surgical coordinators specifically? From our perspective, surgical coordinators have a unique role that helps keep every practice running and patients happy. From scheduling surgeries to tracking tasks, talking to insurance and patients to keeping the surgeons happy and busy, coordinators deserve their own recognition.

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Penn Wheelchair Clinic makes orders easy

Penn Medicine

Since I work at Penn Medicine, I believe in the mission: that Penn and Penn Medicine put patients first and are comprised of people who truly care about the people they serve.as always, I was proven right by my personal experience.

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E-FAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) Video of the Week

Anaesthesia News

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How Insurers Benefit From Partnering with Health-Tech Companies For Improving Outcomes and Reducing Malpractice Claims

Caresyntax

The Internet of Things (IoT) facilitates unprecedented connectivity among people, places, and objects, revolutionizing business operations and risk management strategies. Industries, including insurance, are leveraging IoT to monitor risks efficiently across various business lines, including medical malpractice. Traditionally, insurers have employed reactive approaches, but the dynamic healthcare landscape demands a proactive stance, particularly in managing medical malpractice risks.

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Healthcare providers call for universal platform for recall, other supply disruption alerts

OR Manager

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA—In a significant move to enhance patient safety, a group of leading US healthcare providers, including organizations such as Novant Health, BJC HealthCare, and Munson Healthcare, have united to advocate for a universal platform to manage product recalls and other supply-disruption alerts, NotiSphere announced today. The health systems are also asking other providers to join them. […] The post Healthcare providers call for universal platform for recall, other sup

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The art of cancer recovery

Penn Medicine

A breast cancer survivor shares how art and a compassionate care team helped her through the challenges of cancer treatment, along with helping her connect with others facing similar experiences.

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Signs Are Not Mistake-Proofing, Hospital Hallways Edition

LeanBlog

As I posted recently on LinkedIn, here are some photos and a story from years ago. Signs are not mistake-proofing. Signs are not adequate process controls. “Please do not park stretchers or carts in the hallway.” I'm quite certain that stretchers and carts are ALWAYS in this hospital hallway unless they know The Joint Commission is coming… A smart-ass employee might say, “It's OK, we parked stretchers AND carts in the hallway, not OR.” And […] The post Signs A

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Total Hip Replacement

The Surgical Tech Student

I finally got a better photo of a Total Hip Replacement today! I made it all nice & didn’t lay anything out on my table on top of my instruments for the sole purpose of a good photo to put in my binder! I’ll add some other photos that go with it from previous total hips… Where do the implants go?? The 1st implant will be the large cup that’s replacing the head of the femur.

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Elevate Your ASC’s Bottom Line With Quality Reporting

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) have emerged as a cornerstone of modern patient care, offering a convenient, cost-effective alternative to hospital-based surgeries. With over 6,200 ASCs in the United States performing millions of procedures annually, their role in the healthcare system is undeniable. ASCs account for more than 40% of all surgeries and are a massive part of today’s healthcare delivery chain.

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Revolutionizing Surgery: Insights from Caresyntax’s Panel on Data-Driven Medtech Development

Caresyntax

Panel Discussion Report: Data Driven Medtech Development in Surgery Caresyntax’s recent panel discussion in Munich, Germany, marks another milestone in the evolution of data-driven development in surgery. This report from the panel discussion emphasizes the importance of leveraging real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) to drive innovation in medical technology for surgery.

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Nursing School Tips: 8 Strategies for Success

Triage Staffing

If you want to become a travel nurse, it’s obvious that you first need to complete nursing school. The second step is to get a few years (at least two) of clinical experience under your belt. If you’re early in your nursing journey and still in school, use these tips to get through as painlessly as possible. Nursing school can be a challenging and intense experience.

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Breaking down the surgical gown: Disposable versus reusable, latest innovations

OR Manager

There is movement happening in the world of surgical gowns. It is driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought new focus to the need for adequate stockpiles of personal protective equipment More » The post Breaking down the surgical gown: Disposable versus reusable, latest innovations appeared first on OR Manager.

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Find the Best MSN Program for Your Nursing Career Goals

Nebraska Methodist College

Now that you’ve decided to get your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) , you can choose a specialty area to take your nursing career to the next level.

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Tackling Imposter Syndrome by Embracing Failure

Association of Women Surgeons

By: Rachel Akers Failure is something I’ve become intimately acquainted with throughout my career. I’m not alone in this.

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The Value of Outsourced ASC Billing: Experts Share Their Insight

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems brings together ambulatory surgery center leaders to discuss why they’ve chosen outsourced revenue cycle management for their ASC and the advantages they’re experiencing by working with a third-party billing company.

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Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Waltham, MA March 22, 2024 Join the Caresyntax team at the Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care Conference. Dr. Bruce Ramshaw will be presenting from 1:10 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. on Friday, March 22 nd on the topic of “Moneyball in Healthcare: The Need for Real AI- Actual Intelligence”. Learn More The post Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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Nurses projected to see greatest increase in hourly wage by 2033, new study finds

OR Manager

RNs are projected to see the highest increase in pay over the next 10 years compared to other healthcare professionals, new research reveals. The research by TollFreeForwarding.com projected the future hourly earnings of 16 professions, including doctors, dentists, and RNs. Although all three professions project to see earnings increases over the next decade, when adjusted for […] The post Nurses projected to see greatest increase in hourly wage by 2033, new study finds appeared first on O

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The Credit Card Game

RK.MD

I’ve found a strategic blend of benefits that suit my lifestyle and spending habits using Bilt Rewards, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Ink Unlimited, and Chase Freedom Flex. Here’s a breakdown of each card and how I leverage their perks and rewards to maximize my cents per point ( CPP ) when redeeming points. CPP = (cash cost – fees/taxes) / # points used Chase Trifecta Apple Wallet cards Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan Airport Chase Sapphire Reserve ( referral link ) is a power

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Nasser hospital, Khan Yunis

Mark Raines

Today, after 4 hours sleep, you head to work in the scrubs you wore yesterday and maybe the day before. You had slept fitfully, thankfully no nightmares. You look down at your hands and try remove the crud collected under fingernails. Outside in the distance you can hear the heavy thump of artillery and the rapid staccato of machine guns. Overhead a rhythmic thump of helicopter blades. “Incoming” is a thought that comes to mind before you realise you last watches MASH 20 years ago.

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