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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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THE ACHILLES’ HEEL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY… WHAT IS THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SPECIALTY?

The Anesthesia Consultant

To hospital administrators and CEOs, anesthesia “worker bees” can be considered an expense or a commodity, somewhat similar to registered nurses, orderlies, surgical technicians, or even janitors. We can be regarded as a commodity because, like the nurses, technicians, and janitors, patient referrals do not originate with us.

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Solving Bloated Costs in Renown Health’s OR

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

It was overly reliant on costly travelers, regularly had delays to start the day, and was slow in its room turnovers, among other problems. Each of these challenges was costly. For example, travelers made up 40% of its staff. With traveling nurses costing as much as $160 a day , it burned cash at an unsustainable rate.