January 2021 Table of Contents Anesthesia Alert: Keeping Pace With Change Stay current on new techniques and tools to ensure your facility thrives. Are You Ready for the Shoulder Replacement Boom? Outpatient procedures are a growing service line that can be performed safely on select patients. Behind Closed Doors: Resolutions for a Better Year Achieving my aims will seem easy after living through 2020. Colon Cancer Doesn't Wait for COVID-19 Scheduling colonoscopies during the pandemic requires clear communication, strategic case scheduling and strict safety protocols. Editor's Page: Checks and Balances Fair salaries are found in the sweet spot between passion and pay. Ideas That Work: Bird Watching Bringing the Serenity of Nature Indoors Ideas That Work: Breathe Easy Lavender Scent Calms Anxious Patients Ideas That Work: Ergonomic Efficiency Mobile Desks Keep Staff Moving Ideas That Work: Holiday Spirit Add Some Local Flavor to Staff Celebrations Ideas That Work: Party Planners Surprise Patients On Their Special Days Ideas That Work: Patient Pleasers Pillows Make for a Better Ride Home Infection Prevention: Infection Preventionists Are Stepping Up The pandemic has spotlighted the work of these dedicated professionals. Make Malignant Hyperthermia Training Memorable Participating in an MH escape room is a fun and effective way to learn emergency response protocols. Positioned to Prevent Wrong-site Surgery Reinforcing a culture of safety will ensure surgeries are performed as planned. Product News Great Ideas for Your OR Regulatory Affairs: Inpatient-Only List Will Be Phased Out CMS is putting site-of-surgery decisions into the hands of providers. Safety: Create Your Own Count Board The customized tool helps staff keep track of items used during surgery. The Pillars of Post-Op Pain Control Combining regional anesthesia with the right multimodal drug cocktail keeps patients' discomfort to a bare minimum. The Skinny on Skin Prep Standardization Consistency in tracking can prevent complacency and bad habits from sneaking into your processes. Thinking of Buying... C-arms The latest options combine top-notch imaging with user-friendly features. Worth Every Penny Surgical leaders master a diverse skill set and continue to push patient care forward in the face of mounting responsibilities. DID YOU SEE THIS?
