April 2022 Table of Contents Editor’s Page: Faces in the Crowd Hope on the Horizon Battle-tested healthcare professionals look back at the lessons they learned during the pandemic to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Tapping Into the Potential of Total Joints Surgery centers are building for the future as case demand shows no signs of slowing down. Proven Ways to Prevent Retained Foreign Objects Make sure this never event doesn’t happen with new technologies and tools. Advances in Hip and Knee Arthroscopy Surgeons are tapping into the latest technologies to treat pain and preserve joint function in aging and active patients. Trend to Watch: Instrument Care Is Moving Offsite Increasing numbers of facilities are realizing the benefits of outsourcing their sterile processing departments. Why Does Wrong-Site Surgery Keep Happening? Put policies in place to make sure surgeons always cut where they should. What's New in Bariatric Treatments Endoscopic procedures are helping patients shed excess pounds and increasing access to life-saving care. High-Volume GI Centers Are Humming Busy facilities optimize patient communication, maximize staff utilization and leverage data to shore up performance gaps. Ideas That Work: Reward Staff for Their Heart, Brains and Courage Ideas That Work: A Simple Card Keeps Friends and Family in the Loop Ideas That Work: Start IVs With Ease Ideas That Work: Is Your Staff Up for the ‘Nitpicking Needle Challenge’? Ideas That Work: Post Preference Cards on the Wall Staffing: Choose Your Mentors Carefully Role models were instrumental in shaping the course of my career. DEI: Finding Inner Peace Gender affirming surgery helps trans people align with their true identity. Anesthesia Alert: Can VR Enhance the Patient Experience? The technology reduces anxiety and improves pain management. Business Advisor: Three Keys to Selling a Physician Practice Focus on optimizing the price and ensuring a smooth transaction. Product News Great ideas for your OR Behind Closed Doors: We’ve Done Ourselves Proud The pandemic brought out the best in us. Let’s keep it going. Stacy Danahy, RN The vice president of operations at Compass Surgical Partners, a national developer and manager of ASCs based in Raleigh, N.C., discusses how her organization is working around an unpredictable supply chain to keep service lines humming. DID YOU SEE THIS?
