Other articles in this issue
Manager's Soapbox
On the value of connecting with infection control colleagues
Janet Frain, RN, CIC, CPHQ, CHPRM
Perioperative nurses and Infection Preventionists share a common goal to prevent infections. The difference between these roles is that the nurse in the perioperative setting has the view of the perioperative practice, and the infection control professional has view of the larger systems and processes which can contribute to surgical site infections. Sharing these different perspectives through regular communication and collaboration can mean a safer healthcare environment for patients. Read More+
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Stars, stripes and surgery
The days surrounding a national holiday can represent some of the busiest of the year for ambulatory surgery centers, where many elective procedures give patients the ability to recover at home. The surge in business can keep managers and directors of nursing on their toes as they work to ensure appropriate numbers of staff are on hand. Read more+
AORN staff, board member share knowledge with infection preventionists
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology’s 2008 conference in Denver featured a presence from AORN. AORN perioperative nursing specialist Joan Blanchard, RN, MSS, CNOR, CIC, shared the Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices with an audience of infection preventionists. Meanwhile, AORN board member Rose Seavey, RN, BS, MBA, CNOR, ACSP, discussed safe management of loaner instrumentation and implants. Read more+
States, insurers emphasize policies to stop paying for medical errors
With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pay-for-performance policy going into effect in October, more states and insurers are emphasizing policies that will cease reimbursement for medical errors. New York and Massachusetts in June added “never events” to those already approved or proposed by CMS. Read more+
 News briefing for perioperative leaders
The Joint Commission announced its 2009 National Patient Safety Goals on June 17. Major changes from the 2008 goals include three new requirements related to preventing health-care associated infections due to multiple drug-resistant organisms (MDROs), central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections. Alson in this issue, the World Health Care Organization is accepting proposals for patient safety progarams and more. Read more+
 ASC news review
Litigation against ambulatory surgery centers seems to be going up as larger numbers turn to outpatient surgery. Also in this issue, a Nevada surgery center is banned from performing surgery and more. Read more+
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