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Data-Driven OR Management

Caresyntax

The challenges for operating room (OR) managers are universal: improving surgical workflow efficiency while providing high-quality, reliable, safe patient care. She began as a regular staff nurse, then quickly progressed from coordinator, manager, educator, and director to service line administrator. I’m a numbers person.”

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Ambulatory endoscopy management strategies keep patients, finances healthy

OR Manager

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is one of the most common procedures in the US. million times per year in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as ambulatory surgery More » The post Ambulatory endoscopy management strategies keep patients, finances healthy appeared first on OR Manager. Performed more than 17.1

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AI’s pivotal role in transforming OR efficiency, now and in the future

OR Manager

Surgical procedures are necessary steps in patient journeys—no one wants to have surgery, but most people will need it at some point for care continuity and better quality of life. To best support positive More » The post AI’s pivotal role in transforming OR efficiency, now and in the future appeared first on OR Manager.

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Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders

OR Manager

The promise of quicker recovery and fewer complications from sedation, anesthesia, and pain management have drawn clinicians and patients alike to procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and More » The post Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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How data puts the ‘value’ in value-based care

OR Manager

What if a surgeon decided to perform a procedure on a patient that was not totally necessary? As recently as August 2023, Forbes published an article that cited a More » The post How data puts the ‘value’ in value-based care appeared first on OR Manager. It happens more often that one might realize.

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Maximizing Operating Room Efficiency

Concordia Anesthesiology

OR managers can minimize tardiness by having every patient’s medical records available and complete before the case start time. Patients should be told to arrive at precisely the right time in advance of their procedure. While the procedure may require the use of available equipment (CT, MRI, etc.) link] Permalink

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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

According to OR Manager , SPD staff need to visit the OR — and vice versa — so that there’s a better understanding of the practical workings and challenges present in each department. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4