July 2021 Table of Contents Cover Story: In the Crosshairs Cybercriminals are coming for your facility’s data — if they don’t already have it. Patient Selection Drives Total Joints Preparations for positive outcomes begin with a thorough screening process based on standardized criteria. Run More Effective Time Outs Standardized protocols, clear communication and engaged team members lead to safer patient care. Instrument Care Begins Immediately After Use Don’t wait until trays of tools arrive in sterile processing to start preparing them for the next case. The Benefits of Pre-Op Carb Loading Giving patients pre-surgery supplements to drink prevents dehydration, stabilizes blood glucose levels and improves their overall satisfaction. Warmed From Start to Finish Maintaining normothermia in patients throughout their surgical stay sends them home healthy and happy. No More Never Events Bolstering manual counts with adjunct technology is a proven way to make sure no sponge is left behind. Speaking the Same C-arm Language Surgeons and radiologic techs who operate on the same page perform safer and more efficient surgery. The Tools of the Orthopedic Trade Hard-working surgeons want to operate with high-performance drills and saws. Worry-Free Sinus Surgery Image-guided navigation improves surgical precision and safety during some of surgery’s most delicate procedures. Editor's Page: Beware of the Internet's Dark Side Cybercriminals are targeting individuals to pull off multimillion dollar heists. Ideas That Work: Fitting In Fitness Challenge Your Staff to Step Up Ideas That Work: Critical Countdown Ensure Scope Reprocessing Stays on Schedule Ideas That Work: Eyes On The Prize Creative Ways to Motivate Post-COVID Ideas That Work: Dial-Up Access Patients Appreciate Free Phone Consults Ideas That Work: In The Loop Give Family Members the Inside SCOOP Anesthesia Alert: Ask Patients About Their Marijuana Use The drug impacts the effects of anesthetics and can jeopardize outcomes. Infection Prevention: Prevent Pressure Injuries Caused by PPE Protect your staff's skin from the harmful effects of protective gear. Legal Update: Job Descriptions Matter A manager’s duties must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Behind Closed Doors: Vexed by the Anti-Vax Venom Conspiracy theories and old-fashioned apathy are holding us back. DID YOU SEE THIS?
