OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

However, a recent interview with OR Manager More » The post Smart knee’s advance heralds future of proactive postop care appeared first on OR Manager. Hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle—whatever the source of a patient’s discomfort, orthopedic surgeon John Dundon, MD, maintains the same high standards of care.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Although I am not a healthcare professional, working for OR Manager offers a peek behind the curtain. appeared first on OR Manager. What I have learned so far has left me feeling a bit conflicted. When I took this job back in December, I More » The post Surgical ethics: Does money speak louder?

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

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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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to a More » The post Pilot project takeoff proves promise of AI staff optimization appeared first on OR Manager. However, one challenge stands out among the rest: OR staffing shortages.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human trafficking (HT) is a global public health crisis and one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises that grosses hundreds of billions of dollars annually, all of which are tax-free profits made off the More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 1 appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Lack of education and knowledge on HT and anti-trafficking measures is More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2 appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Factoring in the ever-expanding aging population, projections show the figure for knee replacements alone will More » The post The US News journey to introduce a new ‘best’ ASCs ranking appeared first on OR Manager.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Both departments must perform at optimal levels to ensure positive outcomes and patient safety, which means systematic collaboration isn’t just nice to have — it’s absolutely essential. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

The literature presents several reasons for why healthcare facilities in rural areas struggle, including shrinking budgets, rising More » The post Rural hospitals contend with challenging opportunities appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Over 20 years ago, an article from Johns Hopkins published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that Staphylococcus aureus decolonization of the nares can decrease risk of surgical site infections More » The post Antiseptic nasal decolonization noses ahead appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

As of May 13, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved nearly 900 AI- and machine More » The post The rise of AI in radiology—and what the future holds appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

“Not at all,” More » The post The toll of excess inventory and the role of ecommerce appeared first on OR Manager. . “Aren’t these needed here?” ” I asked incredulously.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Over the decades, surgical scrubs have undergone a significant transformation, evolving from simple More » The post Surgical scrub evolution and the future of smart medical attire appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

It is driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought new focus to the need for adequate stockpiles of personal protective equipment More » The post Breaking down the surgical gown: Disposable versus reusable, latest innovations appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Like the OR, the More » The post Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role appeared first on OR Manager. Critical assessment and rapid response are essentials skills for perioperative staff members, and that goes double for perioperative leadership. Patient-centered leadership is a must.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

From nurse managers to cardiac surgeons, all modern healthcare professionals must train consistently to remain current with the latest guidelines More » The post How gamification improves OR training, outcomes appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

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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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Our number one goal at ECRI is to reduce preventable harm,” stresses Jason Launders, MSC, former director of More » The post Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 top 10 health technology hazards list appeared first on OR Manager.

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walkerproject

JANUARY 20, 2021

Melcher , Senior Medical Expert walkerproject ag, specialist in surgery, focus on visceral surgery, general and trauma surgery. This should be the basis for transparent and well-founded decision-making and thereby also stabilises the OR management boards. An article by Prof.

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MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In 2020, over 353,000 surgeries, procedures, and appointments with specialists were delayed across Canada due to the pandemic. 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. SecondStreet.Org. link] Staff NP.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

“Many of More » The post How awareness evolves to action on surgeon, patient gender gaps appeared first on OR Manager. Evidence points to lack of research and a one-size-fits-all approach to care, including in the OR.

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OR Manager

MARCH 11, 2025

The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased exceptional perioperative initiatives, highlighting advancements and innovative practices.

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OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

Amid continued staffing shortages, technological change, and evolving More » The post OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons appeared first on OR Manager. Certain perioperative leaders stand out for their ability to inspire teams, drive innovation, and maintain excellence in patient care.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Carrie Zlatos, chief of legislative and political affairs at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), says: “Surgeons are the only people trained to provide surgery—life-saving care. They are an essential More » The post Surgical legislation advocacy focuses on safety, access appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 4, 2025

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are incredibly safe, but a lot More » The post 4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources appeared first on OR Manager. Reduced costs, faster recovery, and other advantages can make outpatient surgical procedures more convenient for providers and patients alike.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Already undergoing advanced clinical trials More » The post Orthopedic research showcases stem cells’ surgical promise appeared first on OR Manager. As these therapies advance, they may alter or even replace certain invasive surgical procedures.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

With capability to bill Medicare and Medicaid hanging in the balance, quality and safety surveys from The Joint Commission (TJC) can be nerve-racking for hospitals and surgical facilities. In an hours-long More » The post Mastering CMS regulations: How to ensure a finding-free Joint Commission survey appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

CEO Karen Franco, MBA, spent years struggling to fill surgical technologist (ST) positions at Pacific Surgery Center in Poulsbo, Washington, due to a lack of viable training options. Nearly 1,400 miles away More » The post E-learning builds surgical tech talent pool for small, rural hospitals appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 4, 2025

Investing in new technologies and More » The post Capital funding crunch spurs creative hospital financing appeared first on OR Manager. They are regulated; depend on highly educated, high-cost employees; and operate under complex reimbursement structures.

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) represents a transformative approach in modern surgical care, emphasizing evidence-based, multidisciplinary protocols to optimize patient recovery.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Like the COVID-19 pandemic greatly sped up the proliferation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) by bringing traditional hospital operations to a standstill, ASCs are again on the poise of another boom.

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Last November, two hospitals in Portland, Oregon, reportedly had to cancel several hundred procedures—nearly all nonemergency surgeries—due to a shortage of anesthesia providers. This incident is just one More » The post The anesthesia staffing crisis: How we got here, what hospitals can do appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Pacemaker function is interrupted, causing a heart More » The post Why active implants demand proactive management appeared first on OR Manager. What happens when a surgeon uses the monopolar instrument set on 30-W coagulation mode to create an upper midline incision in a patient with a pacemaker?

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

However More » The post Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts appeared first on OR Manager. When a speaker at a recent conference asked if anyone had achieved a first-case on-time start (FCOTS) rate above 90%, Jay Parker, BSN, RN, could have been the only one in the room with his hand up.

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OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Last year saw important updates from The Joint Commission and the More » The post Implications of 2024 surgical care trends for the year ahead appeared first on OR Manager. Perioperative leaders are entering a time of uncertainty after 2024 proved to be transformative for inpatient and outpatient surgical care.

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