CURRENT ISSUE May 2022 Table of Contents Editor's Page: To Err Is Inevitable Fatal Mistake The criminalization of a medication error shook the healthcare community and has left many providers fearing for the future of their careers and the well-being of their patients. Sweet Relief After Joint Replacement Surgery Multimodal protocols limit the amount of opioids patients need to manage post-op pain. Your Sharps Injury Prevention Playbook This four-pronged approach will keep your staff safe from nicks and jabs. The Formula for Hip Replacement Success Implementing best practices throughout the continuum of care will improve outcomes. Keeping ‘Surgeon Athletes’ in the Game Physicians who stay fit avoid ergonomic injuries, prolong their careers and deliver better patient care. Will Same-Day Bilateral Cataract Surgery Catch On? Proponents laud clinical efficiencies and satisfied patients, but reimbursement hurdles keep the practice at the margins. Trend to Watch: The Rise of Robotic Hysterectomy Increased competition among robot manufacturers will boost access to the minimally invasive approach surgeons and patients prefer. Safe and Secure in Steep Trendelenburg Planning and consistency go a long way toward mitigating risks and preventing unnecessary complications. Ideas That Work: A Better Way to Communicate? Roger That! Ideas That Work: Reward Staff With Hand Hygiene Trinkets Ideas That Work: Warning: Fast-Track Admission in Progress Ideas That Work: Do Your Patients Practice Good Hand Hygiene? Ideas That Work: Teddy Bears Bring Comfort to Pediatric Patients Ideas That Work: Create a Wall of Inspiration Staffing: Act Now to Stave Off Staffing Shortages There’s an urgent need to address dwindling numbers of frontline nurses. Business Advisor: Tray Rationalization Creates Big Savings Use analytics to right-size the number of instruments in rotation. DEI: Caring for Patients With Autism Take time to treat unique needs with compassionate understanding. Thinking of Buying: Anesthesia Machines The latest models offer high performance in compact designs. Product News Great ideas for your OR Behind Closed Doors: Unanswered Questions The guilty verdict heard round the nursing world is cause for pause. DID YOU SEE THIS?
