June 2016 Table of Contents 4 Hot Trends in Sinus Surgery Top docs reveal how and where procedures will be performed in the not-too-distant future. Are Your Flexible Endoscopes Really Clean? 5 reprocessing recommendations. Behind Closed Doors: You Might Be Having a Bad Day If... When everything that can go wrong actually does. Business Advisor: Time for Timeshare Surgery Centers? Surgeons can lease ORs, staff and equipment from an existing facility. Coding & Billing: Collecting Co-pays on the Day of Surgery 6 keys to an effective patient collections program. Cutting Remarks: Maimonides, the Great Healer Reflecting on the life of a man devoted to his patients' well-being. Editor's Page: Changing of the Guard When it's time to retire, will you train your replacement the right way? How Safe Are Your Patients? Our survey shows you have a long way to go to provide the level of quality and safety that your patients deserve. How We Got Rid of Latex Gloves Once and for All We made the switch years ago, and have never looked back. Ideas That Work: A Bouquet of Flowers for Every Patient Ideas That Work: A Simple Trick for Cleaner GYN Cases Ideas That Work: Innovative Ideas Make Patients' Escorts Feel at Home Ideas That Work: Startup Crew Eliminates First-Case Delays Ideas That Work: Tune Up Your Turnovers With a Parallel Process Ideas That Work: Why Your Nurses Shouldn't Carry Tape on Their Person In Case You Missed It... Check out the hottest news and most-read stories from outpatientsurgery.net. Infection Prevention: Can Anesthesia Providers Spread Infection? Absolutely yes -- pay attention to what goes on at the head of the table. Medical Malpractice: Don't Get Tripped Up With These EHR Errors A simple typo could still put you at risk of a negligence lawsuit. Product News Safety: Get the Most Out of Your Safety Checklist Frontline feedback and active participation help check all the boxes. Stretcher-Chairs for Safer Patient Handling Ready to transform your facility into a no-lift, no-transfer environment? The Future of Cataract Surgery These advances will innovate your ophthalmic ORs. Thinking of Buying ... Rigid Sterilization Containers An open-and-shut case for bypassing blue wrap. What's New for Minimally Invasive Surgery? Advanced imaging, robotic assistance and other looks into laparoscopy's future at the SAGES exhibit hall. Where to Focus Your Infection Prevention Efforts Make these key areas of focus a priority. Your Primer on Total Knee Systems Choose the right implant, cutting guides and instruments to streamline your outpatient joint program. DID YOU SEE THIS?
