February 2021 Table of Contents Accreditation Inspection Insights Hard work and plenty of preparation helped us ace our survey during the pandemic. Behind Closed Doors: Confessions of a Sentimental Hoarder My stacks of stuff rekindle many memories and moments of my life. Can You Pass This Medication Safety Quiz? Test your knowledge of current best practices with this informative exam. Cardiovascular Care Is the Next Big Thing Procedures are shifting to surgery centers, but adding the cases is not for the faint of heart. COVID Diary: Love, Loss and Hope Surgery centers far from the war against COVID-19 have stories to tell. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: Essential Elements of Healthcare Equality Building a more just system requires widespread and purposeful action. Editor's Page: Hope for Healing The vaccines have arrived - and not a moment too soon. How to Handle the Colonoscopy Surge Double down on sound endoscope reprocessing to provide safe and efficient care during even your busiest days. Ideas That Work: All Hands on Deck Empower Staff to Call for Help Without Hesitation Ideas That Work: Clear Connection Stock Carts to Solve Communication Difficulties Ideas That Work: Herd in the Hall Social Distancing Sit-Downs Ideas That Work: Pre-Op Prep White Board Keeps Cases on Track Ideas That Work: Sterile Processing Double-Check Instrument Trays Legal Update: How to Handle COVID-19 Vaccinations Understanding anti-discrimination laws will help you navigate the rollout. Major Milestone The initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccines provide promise for a healthier future, even as death tolls rise and frustrations mount about the sputtering rollout. Nasal Decolonization Slashed Our SSI Rates The simple pre-op practice eliminated infections and saved our hospital several hundred thousand dollars. Product News Great Ideas for Your OR Rethinking Pressure Injury Prevention A surprising skin injury led to the launch of a hospital's effective risk-reduction program. Satiated Before Surgery Pre-op nutrition is a major component of priming patients for procedures. Staffing: A Clear Communication Upgrade See-through masks help us care for hearing-impaired patients. Warming Works Wonders We trialed prewarming on a small group of patients, and now interest is heating up among multiple specialties. DID YOU SEE THIS?
