Penn Medicine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Ava Warfel, a 23-year-old LG Health employee, recently won her age group (age 18-24) IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai’i. Ava says her supportive colleagues have helped her accomplish her health care and athletic goals.
The Anesthesia Consultant
JANUARY 26, 2024
The state of Alabama executed inmate Kenneth Smith on January 25, 2024, by forcing him to breathe 100% nitrogen gas. It was the first known execution in the United States by this method. Smith was 58 years old. He was sentenced to death for his role in a 1988 murder. Smith’s lawyers had expressed that death by inhaling nitrogen would cause excessive pain and would be a form of torture.
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Radius Anesthesia
JANUARY 25, 2024
General anesthesia induces a state of unconsciousness, amnesia, and immobility via the suspension of neural activity, including physiological processes mediated by the spinal cord. Research on the mechanisms of anesthesia has been extensively conducted at both micro- and macro- levels. On the microscopic scale, it has been found that anesthetic agents work primarily on GABAA receptors, the brain’s main inhibitory receptor.
Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
JANUARY 25, 2024
Recruiting talent in healthcare is likely more difficult than in any other industry. According to the American College of Surgeons , the U.S. is on track to face a shortage between 15,000 and 30,000 surgeons within the next decade. As ASC development and HOPD-to-ASC conversions continue, independent ASCs will face an increasingly competitive talent market for surgeons.
Incredible Health
JANUARY 25, 2024
Written by: Halle Young With each passing year, the United States is getting older—and not just on July 4. The U.S. is considered a rapidly aging nation, according to USAging, an organization that supports and advocates for older adults’ quality of life. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older. This demographic […] The post 10 health care industries with the largest share of retirement-age workers appeared first on Incredible Health.
Nebraska Methodist College
JANUARY 24, 2024
As you’ve been researching doctoral programs, you’ve probably noticed that more colleges and universities are requiring scholarly research projects instead of the traditional doctoral dissertation.
Association of Women Surgeons
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Alessandra Yasumi Rodríguez Cárdenas In exploring the profound relationship between art and surgery, it becomes evident that their interconnected … Continue reading "Brushstrokes and Incisions: Exploring the Artistic Aspect of Surgery and Drawing in Human Exploration"
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CME Corp
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Joint Commission (TJC) is the oldest medical standards regulatory agency in the United States making and maintaining accreditation by TJC highly esteemed and sought after by healthcare organizations. To maintain accreditation, healthcare facilities are inspected at least once every three years to ensure that TJC standards are continuously being met.
LeanBlog
JANUARY 23, 2024
In healthcare, leaders saying “we'll hold them accountable” too often means, in reality, “we'll punish individuals for mistakes that have many systemic causes.” To the extreme side of this spectrum, a nurse, RaDonda Vaught, was criminally prosecuted and convicted as an individual, while the organization and its leaders she worked for were not “held accountable” to a similar extent.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
JANUARY 23, 2024
35-year-old Tamara Fort is an ICU nurse and what many would consider the epitome of good health. She lifts weights three to four times a week and watches her nutrition closely. She isn’t someone you would consider to be at risk for heart disease. But for the past two years, she experienced shortness of breath, and knew something wasn’t quite right.
PANA
JANUARY 22, 2024
On behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, I want to wish everyone a happy National CRNA Week in Pa.! The annual celebration this year runs Jan. 21-27. With more than 3,700 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student anesthetists across the state, PANA has emerged as a recognized a leader in helping the state address rising health-care costs, protect patient health, and ensure access to quality care.
Surgical Information Systems
JANUARY 25, 2024
SIS Advanced gives ambulatory surgery centers the benefit of an efficient, streamlined business office management solution (SIS Office) and steps them toward the capabilities of a modern EHR (SIS Charts).
LeanBlog
JANUARY 26, 2024
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Caresyntax
JANUARY 25, 2024
About The Event Orange County, CA March 18 - 22 Experience the future of medtech with Caresyntax at the Emerging Medtech Summit 2024 – Life Science Intelligence. Join us for an enlightening presentation by Dr. Bruce Ramshaw, scheduled for 4:35 – 4:44pm on March 19, 2024. Learn More The post Emerging Medtech Summit 2024 – Life Science Intelligence appeared first on Caresyntax.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
JANUARY 25, 2024
Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the United States, with approximately 125,000 lives estimated to be lost this year. Because its symptoms are commonly associated with so many other conditions, like a cough and chest pain, lung cancer can be hard to diagnose.
PANA
JANUARY 24, 2024
Last fall, PANA members had an opportunity to enter a PAC Challenge with each donation made to the campaign. First-place winner Julia Dixon-Ernst, MSN, CRNA , was thrilled to chat with Tidings about her accomplishments and goals as an advocate for both PANA and AANA. Julie currently serves as a trustee on PANA’s Board, and further serves as a State Advocate for Pennsylvania for the AANA Foundation.
LeanBlog
JANUARY 22, 2024
We can all make mistakes, so I advocate for learning from mistakes through my book, podcast, and speaking. I do my best to learn from my mistakes, so I don't repeat them. I fail to meet that standard sometimes, and I try to learn from those moments (as I shared in this recent post). A few times now, a friend has sent me a photo or tagged me on a LinkedIn post about a sign […] The post Mistakes are Proof that You’re Trying?
Caresyntax
JANUARY 25, 2024
About The Event Berlin, Germany April 9 - 11 See you on the expo floor at DMEA in Berlin! Discover the future of healthcare innovation with Caresyntax. Don’t miss the chance to explore groundbreaking solutions! Learn More The post DMEA 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.
Nurse Jess
JANUARY 23, 2024
Happy CRNA Week 2024 A lot has happened The last two months I moved to San Diego Oh what joyous fun A lot of changes for my family and for me New preschool, grandparent help, New workplace A lot of things to learn “Reprogramming” I’d like to say Each NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) location Different than the next A lot of new people More than double the CRNA staff Plus anesthesia residents and attendings So many new names to learn A lot of new equipment And locations of the equipment And
Mark Raines
JANUARY 23, 2024
Directing an attack against a zone established to shelter the wounded, the sick and civilians from the effects of hostilities is prohibited. I am a doctor, my wife a nurse & midwife, so I have a pretty selfish conflict of interest in sharing this post. I don’t want to be killed during my working life providing care for people who have come for help.
Caresyntax
JANUARY 25, 2024
About The Event Orlando, FL March 11 - 15 HIMSS24 – Looking forward to connecting at the event. Learn More The post HIMSS24 appeared first on Caresyntax.
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