December 2020 Table of Contents Always Prepared for MH Interactive drills and clearly defined roles ensure staff are ready for a real-life emergency. A New Standard in Sinus Surgery More surgeons want access to the precision and safety of image-guided navigation systems. A Simple Tool Makes Surgery Safer Using checklists during pre-op time outs and post-op debriefings protects patients from harm. Behind Closed Doors: Season's Greetings Let's enjoy the holidays and hope for better times ahead. Bringing Colonoscopies Back Up to Speed Efficient patient care and streamlined endoscope reprocessing are needed to reach pre-pandemic procedure volumes. Bring It On Surgical professionals are resolved to turn this year's unprecedented challenges into opportunities for future growth. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: Understanding Implicit Bias Providers who recognize their prejudices provide more equitable care. Editor's Page: Hindsight Is 2020 No one could have known what this year had in store for us. ERAS Protocols Are Pathways to Success Enhanced recovery protocols improve patient experiences, clinical outcomes and your facility's bottom line. Ideas That Work: Group Effort Build a Team Full of Leaders Ideas That Work : Hand Hygiene Glowing Germs Stand Out to Staff Ideas That Work: Infection Control Slow Your Stroll During Surgery Ideas That Work: Open Forum Individual Meetings Spark Meaningful Discussions Ideas That Work: PACU Perk Flag Recovering Patients for Surgeons Ideas That Work: Plantain Practice Peeling Back the Basics of Epidural Placements Ideas That Work: Updated Info Create a COVID-19 Quick-reference Guide Make Instrument Precleaning a Priority Point-of-use care improves surgical efficiencies, staff collaboration and patient care. Medical Malpractice: Documentation is Never an Afterthought Real-time records present the facts if a case ends up in a courtroom. Product News Great ideas for your OR Rapid Room Resets A medical center's ability to slash six minutes off OR turnover times presents a blueprint for success. Staffing: How to Reinvigorate a Reeling Workforce Focus on fixing these common concerns among stressed out staff. The Perks of Prefilled Syringes Predrawn meds are a convenient, safe and economical option. Thinking About a Surgical Video Upgrade? Visualization, image management and integration capabilities are key factors to consider. Thinking of Buying Rigid Containers Invest in these durable and versatile cases to improve instrument care. DID YOU SEE THIS?
