Optimal total joints outcomes require a multidisciplinary approach that begins long before the day of surgery....

Shoulder replacements have entered the outpatient realm in significant numbers and continue to grow, especially with Medicare reimbursements now a reality and robotic...

Leaders often mentor staff who are hoping to grow their careers. It’s just as important, however, for leaders to have their own trusted, objective advisors to lean on.

I need this project to succeed. My center is treading water. I’m doing everything I can here. One simple switch to those statements can make a world of difference to your...

Endoscopes are critical tools that assist in the performance of minimally invasive procedures by helping the provider examine internal body cavities and organs....

Game-changing upgrades to current robotic platforms. High-definition imaging including 3D visualization and augmented reality tools....

Freestanding GI centers work on tight margins, and are generally reimbursed at a lower rate compared with hospitals or hospital outpatient surgery departments....

The guidance for storing flexible endoscopes starts with a simple enough premise: Make sure the cabinets you choose are expressly designed for that purpose....

Harvard sociologist Daniel Bell once said, “Technology, like art, is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.” We should keep Mr. Bell’s thought in mind as we consider how...

Despite the difficult work and long hours that you commit to leading your facility, always remember: You can’t do it all. It’s not just about you, both in terms of how hard you...

It is common knowledge that every single employee who is clocked in is in need of a snack....

August is National ASC Month, and I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible professionals who work in this dynamic and demanding environment. You know who you are!

It’s been more than five years since the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world of surgery (and the entire planet). Luckily, there’s no indication of a similarly disruptive...

A good lead singer will always make it a point to recognize their bandmates during the show. Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder goes all out....

A lot is riding on adequately preparing patients for their upcoming surgeries — especially when you’re working with pediatric patients....

North York General Hospital in Toronto realized in 2024 that it needed a more structured approach to managing a potential malignant hyperthermia (MH) event....

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has released six updated guidelines since April 2024, with more updates on the way in the coming months....

In May 2024, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) published a report, “Modernizing Medical Device Instructions for Use (IFUs)”...

Failure to prioritize the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) may result in your facility incurring hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs...

Surgical tables have come a long way, and the advances afford HOPDs and ASCs the variety to make the right combination of choices for their facilities....