CURRENT ISSUE November 2021 Table of Contents Editor's Page: Hesitancy and Healing Vaccine Mandates Cause for Concern Frontline workers face uncertainty as healthcare facilities brace for the impact looming immunization deadlines will have on patient care. Help Patients Breathe Easier Inhalers filled with essential oils pave the way for less stressful surgery. Advances in Postoperative Pain Management The use of extended-release local anesthetics, cryotherapy and pain pumps are enhancing the analgesic effects of opioid-sparing practices. Personalize Your Pressure Injury Prevention Efforts Avoid a cookie-cutter approach by empowering staff, doing more thorough assessments and tailoring your interventions. Teaming Up to Improve Instrument Care Clear communication and coordination between surgical teams and reprocessing techs streamline the sterilization process. The Bright Future of 4K Video State-of-the-art imaging systems increase surgical precision and contribute to improved outcomes. Making the Case for Dropless Cataract Surgery Removing the burden of post-op eye drop regimens simplifies recoveries for patients and contributes to improved outcomes. Protect Patients During Electrosurgery Educate yourself on how to prevent stray energy burns, lower the risk of surgical fires and the importance of limiting thermal spread. Optimize Patients for Optimal Outcomes Pre-op education, proper hydration and PONV prevention lead to successful surgeries and speedy recoveries. The Benefits of Low-Flow Anesthesia Surgical facilities can save money and the environment by using less anesthetic gas during surgery. Ideas That Work: Headsets Ease the Pain of Phone Calls Ideas That Work: Take Good Care of Your Delivery Drivers Ideas That Work: There’s Always Cause for Celebration Ideas That Work: Helped Loved Ones Kick Back and Relax Ideas That Work: Create Your Own Disaster-Preparedness Kit Ideas That Work: Use Code Words to Caution Staff Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Surgery Is a Human Right Our clinic improves care for underserved and undersupported patients. Staffing: 'CONNECT' Nurses to Greater Leadership Roles A well-defined roadmap is key to shared-governance success. Business Advisor: Lessons Learned From Running a Rural ASC These best practices apply to surgical administrators everywhere. Thinking of Buying: Colonoscopes The latest models help endoscopists visualize and navigate anatomy. Safety: Preventing Patient Falls Follow these five basic precautions to keep patients upright and safe. Product News Great ideas for your OR Behind Closed Doors: Giving Thanks In life and in the OR, there’s a lot for which I’m truly grateful. DID YOU SEE THIS?
