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Let’s Make Surgical Coordinators Day A Thing

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In the very busy world of healthcare administration, a silent force works tirelessly behind the scenes, orchestrating the intricacies of surgical procedures: Surgical Coordinators (who may also go by the titles of medical assistants, administrative assistants, or medical receptionists).

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Hard Conversations: What Is the Best Approach to Handling Patient Cancellations

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the unexpected can throw a wrench into even the most carefully laid plans — including scheduled surgery procedures. Try adding another reminder the day before their procedure. Work conflicts, family emergencies, or just a bad day can lead patients to no-shows. All of these reasons.

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OR Essentials: Why Your Practice Needs Digital Preference Cards for Surgery

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If you’ve ever wondered about the secret sauce that keeps surgical procedures running seamlessly, you’re in the right place. Preference cards are personalized checklists that turn surgical teams into efficient machines. Hay’s preference cards even include her musical preference for each procedure.

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Between efficiency and waste Part 3: A day in the OR – a field report

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Later in the afternoon, I’m scheduled for a minor proctological procedure, where I’m the first surgeon. When I reach the 2nd patient room, my phone rings and the surgical coordinator tells me that I can come to room 4 for the gallbladder in 20-25 minutes. The first proctologic procedure will be ready in 15 minutes.