May 2007 Table of Contents Anesthesia Alert Keep Your Cool When the Temperature Rises Behind Closed Doors Good for What Ails You Business Advisor 9 Mistakes That Can Sink Your Surgical Facility Coding & Billing The ABCs of APCs Cost-justifying Image-guided Surgery Systems The state-of-the-art for sinus surgery doesn't come cheap. Would it pay off at your facility? Editor's Page The Unkindest Cuts Feeling the Heat? Houston nurse who set deadly fire to surgical suite blames bungled accreditation project. Finding the Right Anesthesia Provider Keep this list of 10 qualities in mind when searching for a contractor. Ideas That Work Enacting a cell-phone ban Infection Prevention The Hidden Pitfalls of HVAC Systems Kicking TASS New recommendations can help you avoid a debilitating outbreak at your facility. Legal Update Keep Your Staff Safe on the Job Letters & E-mails The changing face of the ASC marketplace Making Sense of the New Hernia Meshes What are the qualities you should seek out ??? and be wary of ??? when looking into the new options for hernia repair? This Just In CPAP reduces post-op apnea risk Product News Going to Lengths to Get the Right Stretcher Table Ready to Renegotiate Your Managed Care Contracts? Evaluate existing contracts now so you'll be set for what the new payment system brings. Safety 10 Steps to Improve Your Medication Safety Staffing How Does Your Payroll Stack Up? The Latest in ACL Repair Traditional repair remains the standard for now, but a double-bundle technique is gaining momentum. Thinking of Buying...Scheduling Software Ten key features to look for in your program. DID YOU SEE THIS?
