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Surgical Assistant Catches Nurse Anesthetist Fondling Himself in OR
Surgical assistant catches nurse anesthetist fondling himself in OR. The cellphone video is part of a lawsuit that allegedly shows a pattern of sexual harassment at a California hospital.
Study: Pre-op Antibiotic Regimen Can Predict a Patient's Risk of Infection
Study: Pre-op antibiotic regimen can predict a patient's risk of infection. Women who receive ??-lactam antibiotics before a hysterectomy have fewer SSIs than those receiving other regimens.
Eye Clinic Manager Gets 12 Years in Prison for Stealing $20,000
Eye clinic manager gets 12 years in prison for stealing $20,000. The man was accused of using the center's money to fund family trips, purchase gift cards and pay for uniforms for his son's baseball team.
Hospital May Have Exposed Colonoscopy Patients to Blood-Borne Pathogens
Hospital may have exposed colonoscopy patients to blood-borne pathogens. Training failure led to 10 months of inadequately disinfected scopes.
Employers Are Trying to Save Money by Excluding Outpatient Surgery in Plans
Employers Are Trying to Save Money by Excluding Outpatient Surgery in Plans. Leaving same-day procedures out of a health plan would leave workers with crippling bills.
OB-GYN Sues Hospital That Revoked Privileges, Alleging "Evil Motive"
OB-GYN sues hospital that revoked privileges, alleging "evil motive". He's also barred from the surgery center recently bought by the hospital.
Fewer Surgical Deaths Linked to Facilities With High-Quality Nursing
Fewer surgical deaths linked to facilities with high-quality nursing. Magnet hospitals provide better patient care at a lower cost, a new study finds.
Is Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Total Joints Right for You?
Is Joint Commission's advanced certification for total joints right for you? New program focuses on evidence-based patient care.
Woman Sues Hospital, Morcellator Manufacturer After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Woman sues hospital, morcellator manufacturer after terminal cancer diagnosis. In the suit, the patient blames the medical device for spreading an aggressive form of cancer that claimed her life.
How Does Your Salary Stack Up?
How does your salary stack up? As your level of responsibility rises, has your paycheck kept pace?
FDA Recalls Brainlab's Cranial Image-Guided Surgery System
FDA recalls Brainlab's Cranial Image-Guided Surgery System. Inaccuracies in the navigation system could cause serious injury or death.
Dirty Duodenoscopes Were a Preventable Risk
Dirty duodenoscopes were a preventable risk. Senate report slams scope makers, FDA, hospitals for slow outbreak response.
Was it Hospital's Fault Knee Replacement Patient Fell in Parking Lot?
Was it the hospital's fault knee replacement patient fell in parking lot? Mistrial fails to answer question.
Court Dismisses Suit Claiming Hospital Staff Hurt Patient During Positioning
Court dismisses suit claiming hospital staff hurt patient during positioning. The man, who was left with bilateral brachial plexopathy, is still in litigation with the surgeon who oversaw the operation.
Surgery Center's Coat Drive an Overwhelming Success
Surgery center's coat drive an overwhelming success. Family violence shelter benefits from community's generosity.
Death of Anesthesiologist Found Along Downtown Minneapolis Freeway Ruled an Accident
Death of anesthesiologist found along downtown Minneapolis freeway ruled an accident. Dr. Christopher Robert, apparently fell on his walk home from a workplace Christmas party, died of a blunt force head injury.
Mix-up at Hospital Costs Woman Her Breast
Mix-up at hospital costs woman her breast. Tissue samples taken from a woman in her 30s were confused with those of an older woman.
Study: Patients Can Shower 48 Hours Post-Operatively Without Increasing SSI Risk
Study: Patients can shower 48 hours post-operatively without increasing SSI risk. Those who wash 2 days after surgery are also happier with their care, a new study finds.
Why Surgeons Turn Up Their Tunes
Why surgeons turn up their tunes. Piano-playing physician studies what music brings to the OR table.
FDA Reclassifies Vaginal Mesh as High-Risk Device and Orders Manufacturers to Address Safety Concerns
FDA reclassifies vaginal mesh as high-risk device and orders manufacturers to address safety concerns. The move is the latest effort to improve the safety of transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse procedures.