September 2004 Table of Contents ABCs of C-arms Understand the features that make for the ideal machine. Ask the Experts Why Do We Need a Ventilator? Coding & Billing Dangers of Out-of-network Billing Does Your Facility Need a Facelift? 20 easy and inexpensive ways to transform the look and feel of your surgery center. Editor's Page Sudden and Second Thoughts Electrosurgery Safety and Your Staff Measures you can take to ensure that patients will have no adverse effects from the application of electrosurgical energy. How to Get a Great Service Contract You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to maximize uptime and protect your investment in capital equipment. Ideas that Work Overcoming Language Barriers Infection Prevention Baby Surgical Wounds the Conventional Way Legal Update ASC Tax Headed Your Way? Letters & Emails My Turn The Mad Dash for Accreditation This Just In Product News Safety Survey Says Sharps Safety Lagging Staffing Juggling Your Surgical Staff Succeeding at Outpatient Gastric Bypass How one facility is breaking the inpatient barrier and sending 75 percent of patients home within 23 hours of surgery. Thinking of Buying...Image Processing The newest systems enhance images and can help you improve risk management and documentation. This Hospital's Humming William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, developed into one of the busiest hospital surgical centers in the country by doing all the little things right. Troubleshooting Your Laparoscope's Hitches and Glitches Readers share their tips for fixing everything from fog to flickering monitors. Update on Safety Scalpels Here's a look at the latest products that reduce the risk of accidental cuts during use, passing and disposal. DID YOU SEE THIS?
