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Ideas That Work: Floor Clings
Remind employees about the 5 safe behaviors with custom floor decals. An Idea That Works from Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
Robotic-Assistance Improves Hysterectomy Outcomes
Robotic-assistance improves hysterectomy outcomes. Research shows the technology lowers readmission rates.
'PillCam' for Colon Earns FDA Approval
'PillCam' for colon earns FDA approval. It's designed for patients with incomplete colonoscopies.
Local Analgesic Reduces Post-Bariatric Opioids
Study explores Exparel's use in managing abdominal surgery pain. IV analgesic reduces post-bariatric opioids.
Saline Shortage Growing More Acute
Nervous facilities are trying to stretch supplies. Saline shortage is growing more acute.
Missed Opportunities in GERD Complication Screenings
High-risk patients don't always get endoscopic examination for Barrett's esophagus, cancer, say researchers. There are missed opportunities in GERD complication screenings.
Yes, High-Volume Hip and Knee Hospitals Also Have Highest Readmissions
Yes, high-volume hip and knee hospitals also have highest readmissions. But do the numbers really tell the whole story?
Why Scrub When You Can Rub?
An evidence-based comparison provides answers to your stocking questions. Why scrub when you can rub?
3 Sure-Fire Steps to Standardized Preps
How we secured frontline buy-in and ensure continued compliance. Read our 3 sure-fire steps to standardized preps.
The Science of Skin Prepping
What does the latest literature recommend on skin antisepsis and hair removal? Read the science of skin prepping.
What Do You Know About ... Pre-op CHG Showers?
Test your knowledge and review the evidence on this antiseptic patient preparation. What do you know about pre-op CHG showers?
CDC Expected to Advocate Alcohol-Based Skin Preps
How to get your surgeons to comply with the revised guidelines. The CDC is expected to advocate alcohol-based skin preps.
Error Reporting Works
10-year safety review in Minnesota shows adverse events are on the decline. Error reporting works.
Fatal Cataract Sedation Results in $2.1M Settlement
Patient "inexplicably left alone" and unmonitored before surgery. A fatal cataract sedation results in a $2.1M settlement.
MedPAC: Freeze Payments for ASCs in 2015
Commission recommends 3.25-5.25% increase for HOPDs. MedPAC: Freeze Payments for ASCs in 2015
Company Blamed for Meningitis Outbreak Hit with $1.17B Suit
In Tennessee alone, claims now total nearly $1.5B. Company blamed for meningitis outbreak is hit with a $1.17B suit.
Close Medicare's Colonoscopy Loophole
ASCA urges facilities to contact lawmakers, support co-pay fix.
Maryland ASC Gearing Up for Overnight Stays
Doing so is within CMS guidelines, officials say. A Maryland ASC is gearing up for overnight stays.
OSHA Launches New Website to Protect Hospital Workers
Website takes aim at curbing musculoskeletal injuries from patient handling and moving. OSHA launches new website to protect hospital workers.
Surgical Information Systems Acquires AmkaiSolutions
SIS expands focus beyond traditional hospitals and health systems with addition of ambulatory surgery IT leader Amkai. Surgical Information Systems acquires AmkaiSolutions.