In this issue . . .
March 2008 • Vol 4. No. 3
Manager's Soapbox
Latex-free versus latex-safe: Issues managers should consider
By Anita Shoup, RN, MSN, CNOR
When deciding whether to create a latex-safe environment or use only latex-free gloves, healthcare facilities need to thoughtfully consider all variables and determine what works for them.
Implementing a latex-free environment
Managers who hope to reduce this risk of exposure to latex allergens by eliminating most latex from the work environment have their work cut out for them. To be successful they need to work with several interdisciplinary groups and be committed for the long haul.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 13 an investigation into the benchmarking practices used by insurance providers in determining reimbursement for patients using out-of-network providers.
OR Manager and AORN agree to combine fall meetings
Perioperative leaders will be able to reap the benefits of AORN's Leadership Specialty Assembly Conference and OR Manager's Managing Today's OR Suite Conference at one location due to an agreement between AORN and OR Manger to combine the meetings into one conference held in Washington, D.C. Oct. 29-31.
Proposed regulation will create private patient safety organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed regulation to improve patient safety through establishment of private patient safety organizations (PSOs).
News briefing for perioperative leaders
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices deems use of automated dispensing cabinets still risky in this month's news briefing for perioperative managers. Other stories address the influence of pharmaceutical companies' promotional tactics on nurses, the effect of social networks on postoperative recovery and more.
ASC Association President Kathy Bryant responds to George W. Bush's proposed 2009 budget in this edition of ASC News, saying cuts could cause imbalance for Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Also in this episode, Beverly Kirchner, a member of AORN's board of directors, weighs in on New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's investigation of insurance practices.
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