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Knowing Me, Knowing You: What Can We Learn From Familiar Surgical Teams?

Incision

Teamwork is at the heart of a successful surgical procedure. In the first of this 2-part blog, we dive deep into surgical teamwork to uncover new perspectives on team familiarity. Surgical care is the product of numerous interprofessional interactions, reflected in several key multidisciplinary teams.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You: Can We Proxy Surgical Team Familiarity?

Incision

A successful surgery is a product of the interdisciplinary interactions of the surgical team. In the second of this 2-part blog, we explore the mechanics of surgical teamwork to give a new take on the concept of team familiarity. A harmonious team runs like a well-oiled machine, each member aligned and in sync with the others.

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How Better Processes and Equipment Improve Hospital Efficiency

BFW Inc.

In particular, better management of sterile instruments produces significant cost savings for hospitals. When this happens, these unused tools must either be replaced or re-sterilized before the next procedure. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.