April 2021 Table of Contents Anesthesia Alert: The Collaborative Model of Anesthesia Care CRNAs and MDs team up to benefit the healthcare system and patients. Behind Closed Doors: Craziness Ensues The viral video of the traffic court doc reminded me of other OR oddities. Business Advisor: ASCs as an Economic Stimulus Surgery centers could help solve the U.S. healthcare spending crisis. Can You Pass This Infection Prevention Quiz? Test your staff's knowledge of skin prepping practices, instrument care and PPE protocols. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: Where Are the Providers Who Look Like Me? Grow awareness of career opportunities to increase representation. Editor's Page: Healing Hands Good deeds can spread across the country one community at a time. How Much Better Can Cataract Surgery Get? Developing technology helps surgeons meet the growing demand for near-perfect vision. Ideas That Work: Art Project Coloring Helps Staff Concentrate During Meetings Ideas That Work: Chat & Chew Put Sneeze Guards in the Staff Lounge Ideas That Work: Guest Deejays Let Patients Pick the OR Playlist Ideas That Work: Infection Control How Clean Are Your Medical Charts? Ideas That Work: Patient Safety Ankle Bands Shave Seconds Off Time Outs Ideas That Work: Smart Solution Solve the Waiting Room Turnover Puzzle Prefilled Syringes Are the Preferred Choice Waste reduction, time-savings and increased safety are among the benefits of purchasing preloaded medications. Product News Great ideas for your OR Safety: Increase Awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Rely on the STOP-Bang questionnaire to identify high-risk patients. Service for Surgery Performing procedures in exchange for volunteer work is part of my mission to provide world-class surgical care patients can afford. Staying Ahead of SSIs Identify gaps in care and act quickly to implement protocols that improve infection prevention practices. Stepping Up to Keep ORs Clean High-tech solutions and plenty of elbow grease are needed in the intensified fight against surface contamination. Thinking of Buying... Video Laryngoscopes The devices must be quick and easy to use to navigate difficult airways. Top-Notch Total Joints Finely tuned clinical protocols and patient-centered care are the keys to taking your program to the next level. DID YOU SEE THIS?
