SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Enhanced Patient Safety and Outcomes 8. SpecialtyCare plays a pivotal role in helping hospitals optimize their surgical services by providing skilled clinical specialists, advanced technology, and data-driven insights. Data-Driven Improvement Through SCOPE 7.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Conclusion In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, cardiac services play a crucial role in helping hospitals improve patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and incorporating cutting-edge medical techniques. Below, we explore the core services offered by SpecialtyCare in the realm of cardiac care.

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Caresyntax

JANUARY 13, 2025

The initial phase will focus on building the first-ever standardized and transparent patient database to establish baseline data on the incidence and outcomes of surgical leaks using Qaelon Medicals proprietary intra-operative data. About Caresyntax: Caresyntax is on a mission to make surgery smarter and safer. Billion spent annually (U.S.)

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In almost every hospital the OR is the “lion”, bringing in the largest share of revenue (as much as 70%) - and eating up a large share (an estimated 40%) of a hospital’s total expenses. link] Efficient Case Scheduling - Secret to a Well-Run OR Operating room costs can be categorized as fixed or variable. link] Permalink

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. What Does an OR Nurse Do?

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Luke’s Health System, Robert Eisenberg, RN, MBA, CASC, Senior Vice President, ASC Practice Leader, Sullivan Healthcare Consulting, Nicole Brown, Chief Operating Officer Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, St. Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Luke’s COSM.

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Neurosurgery

MARCH 18, 2024

Back then, error tracking and reporting were not the norm, and he lost privileges at his hospital for trying to introduce any evaluation of surgeon competence. It is clear that M&M is a necessary tool for checks, balances and accountability and a powerful educational tool for patient safety and quality improvement.

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. However, cost is just one factor worth considering when you’re looking to improve hospital efficiency. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 20, 2024

Intraoperative monitoring (IOM) plays a crucial role in modern surgery by enhancing patient safety and improving surgical outcomes. Surgeons rely heavily on accurate and timely information during operations. This early detection is crucial for preventing long-term damage and improving overall patient safety.

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Total Scope

AUGUST 3, 2023

This guide aims to assist hospital staff in recognizing the signs indicating when an endoscope may need professional repair. It is crucial to address this issue promptly, as impaired image quality can hinder accurate diagnosis and potentially compromise patient safety.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In the smart glasses group, the ultrasound machine was located behind the operator, and the smart glasses were paired with the ultrasound machine. Any step which enhances safety can be seen as a valuable change. Would the addition of smart glasses for routine monitoring be an overdose of technology in the operating room cockpit?

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walkerproject

JANUARY 20, 2021

The operating room area is confronted with a variety of challenges in everyday life. Originally controlled primarily by the surgeon, the operating room has become a service platform run by many professional groups. In addition, the influence of hospital administration on this platform is also increasingly visible.

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MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The operating room is an overwhelming, busy place, especially when the overarching goal is to save lives. 3 As an operating room manager, you know firsthand how challenging it is to run an OR, but throw in some inadequate surgical equipment, and your entire OR can shut down. 1 This is staggering.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. However, the impact surgical videos have on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and efficiency are invaluable.

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MEDITEK

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Our surgical equipment experts are knowledgeable about the needs of ORs and can help create a harmonious flow in the operating room. The operating room ceiling system is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of real estate in your facility. Please note there could be other OR ceiling systems not listed in this article.

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Caresyntax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The award was granted following an extensive evaluation of Caresyntax’s systems in leading hospitals across Germany and the EU. Currently, the platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in more than 3 million surgeries annually.

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The Circulating Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Since we’re celebrating this week, here are 12 reasons why I love working in the operating room. 1 – Scrub Caps Scrub caps serve a valid purpose in the operating room, for sure. 5 – Scrubbing I wasn’t taught to scrub when I started in the operating room. But they’re also SO convenient!

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The device will now undergo a phase of safety and efficacy testing on difficult intubation human subjects, in its path toward expected eventual FDA approval. Once the tip of the FOL is extended into the airway, the operator manipulates the direction of the FOL tip by maneuvering the joystick.

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Ed Mariano

MAY 29, 2023

We also had the President of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Dr. Jason Lok, and Dr. John Fiadjoe, Executive Vice Chair of Anesthesia at Boston Children’s Hospital and Director of the American Board of Anesthesiology, joining us at the conference. Michael Champeau!

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MEDITEK

JANUARY 26, 2022

With so many options for premium operating tables, you may find it challenging to select a surgical table for your hospital. However, the operating tables market is growing and will reach US $1,043.41 With this forecasted growth rate, you need to know how to quickly find the best surgical tables for your operating room (OR).

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

SpecialtyCares sterile processing solutions guarantee that all surgical instruments and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Enhancing Operational Efficiency Beyond clinical support, SpecialtyCares logistics and administrative services streamline the organ procurement process.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. Evolution of Procedures and Procedural Areas Procedures that used to be hospital-based have increasingly moved into outpatient settings and physician’s offices. Imagine this: It’s the year 2034. Leverage technology.

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Bender

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

What does this mean for operating rooms? Nearly anything a person can touch in an operating room is connected to the ground. So according to NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code an operating room is considered a “wet location”, and “wet locations” should use an “ungrounded system”. Is one type of system preferred over the other?

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JUNE 2, 2024

Improving Digital Surgery The operating room is bolstered by AI and the latest digital technologies, too. The company’s ActivSight technology, which allows surgeons to view critical physiological structures and functions, aims to reduce surgical complication rates, improving patient care and safety.

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MEDITEK

MARCH 18, 2024

Power cords are probably one of the last things that come to mind when considering the various safety hazards in medical facilities. However, removing this risk is crucial for safety in a hospital setting. Pictured above is what it looks like when a table power supply cord catches on fire.

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Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Additionally, academic anesthesiology is unique because we often schedule a pre-operative phone call [usually the day before surgery when we get our assignments] with the residents in order to discuss the anesthetic plan and direct educational topics for the day [see below].

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Boom systems are the beating heart of all operating rooms , playing a paramount role during the most tender and complex moments. By providing cutting-edge product options, we aim to empower operating room managers, surgeons, nurses and other support staff to improve patient outcomes. Operating rooms are high-pressure environments.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

MARCH 4, 2024

Simnotrelvir operates by blocking the activity of an enzyme of the Covid-19 virus, which is essential for its replication. While patients with immune, hepatic, or renal concerns should take caution when using Paxlovid, this drug is overall effective and has a reassuring safety profile (Islam et al., References Liu, Jiao et al.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their critical role begins as soon as patients leave the operating room and continues until they are stable enough to recover at home or in a hospital room. By ensuring patient safety and providing compassionate care, PACU nurses not only improve outcomes but also help maintain the smooth operation of surgery centers.

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Bender

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Each device functions differently and it can get quite complicated when trying to power everything at once while maintaining safe operation. In addition, medical staff needs to be able to keep track of all the safety devices and report it if there is an issue.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) have emerged as a cornerstone of modern patient care, offering a convenient, cost-effective alternative to hospital-based surgeries. As reimbursements struggle to keep up with surgical costs , that number will likely increase as more hospital outpatient departments transition into ASCs.

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Picis

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Imperative of Clear Communication in Care Supporting Patient Safety Initiatives The perioperative landscape is an environment where every detail counts. The clearer the information conveyed, the higher the likelihood of safeguarding patient safety. Enhancing Care Management What is care management in healthcare?

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 10, 2024

Another critical question for hospital administrations is the size of their robotic fleet. Since the implementation of EMRs, hospitals collect a lot of data, but extracting and analyzing this data to turn it into actionable information is challenging. What’s Considered Best Practice in Robotic Surgery? But it’s actually possible.

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OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This issue is present at most (if not all) hospitals across the country, as has been well-established by dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals. These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Error tracking is another key area where many hospitals fall short in SPD management. Many studies have shown that error tracking and a safety culture of reporting can significantly reduce the number of incidents coming out of the SPD. Without tracking and reporting, the root causes of errors can’t be addressed.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MAY 13, 2020

The main questions as to whether a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center can resume elective surgery as of May 2020 are: What is the incidence of COVID-19 in your geographic area? The inside of the healthcare facility will be cleaned prior to any patient care, and will be recleaned after each patient leaves an operating room.

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Somnia

MAY 31, 2024

Anesthesia departments are crucial to the success of operating rooms (ORs). Lookout for: A trend toward severe post-operative nausea and vomiting. Patient safety issues and medication errors. Watch for these signs of ineffective leadership: Little to no participation in hospital/ASC committees.

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