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Overcoming Real-Time Data Integration Challenges to Optimize for Surgical Capacity and Better Care

LiveData

In the healthcare industry, surgical capacity management is one of the biggest issues organizations face. Hospitals and surgery centers must be efficient in handling their resources. The margins are too small for waste, and there are too many patients in need of care. Data, particularly real-time data, is an essential asset. But it is only useful if the pieces fit together, solving a puzzle of coordinating schedules, operating room availability, and resource allocation, while ensuring immediate

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Image of the Month: Humans are complex genetic mosaics

The Stitch

We are all walking mosaics of genetically distinct cells, said Dr. Margaret Goodell. The post Image of the Month: Humans are complex genetic mosaics appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Theresa Martinez proves it’s never too late to pursue your passion

Nebraska Methodist College

She teaches nursing at a community college during the week, she’s an emergency room nurse on the weekends, and in between Theresa Martinez is a graduate student at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC).

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Congratulations to the School of Health Professions Class of 2024!

The Stitch

The 2024 School of Health Professions commencement takes Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Community Collective for Houston. The post Congratulations to the School of Health Professions Class of 2024! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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A champion for period products in PA schools

Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine employee Kayla Cook’s work to provide free period products to students in Lancaster influenced a policy to help students across the state.

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Get Your Administrator Education Units (AEUs) With SIS Webinars

Surgical Information Systems

Earn AEUs and increase your ASC knowledge with SIS webinars. Access on-demand sessions to enhance your ASC's performance and maintain your CASC certification.

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SpecialtyCare’s Role in Supporting Surgical First Assistants and Advancing Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Empowering Excellence in Surgical First Assistants Supporting Hospitals with a Dependable Workforce Advancing Patient Care and Surgical Outcomes Innovating for the Future of Surgical Assistance A Trusted Partner for Healthcare Providers Conclusion A cornerstone of this commitment lies in the company’s role in training, equipping, and deploying Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) to surgical teams across the country.

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Permanent contraception procedures: vasectomy vs. tubal ligation

The Stitch

Baylor experts help outline the decisions to get a vasectomy or tubal ligation for permanent birth control. The post Permanent contraception procedures: vasectomy vs. tubal ligation appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How pickleball (and Penn Medicine) saved one patient’s life

Penn Medicine

With teamwork and determination, specialists at Penn Medicine solved Ronnie Recchia’s life-threatening medical mystery and got him back in the game.

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10 Tips for ASCs to Better Leverage KPIs and Benchmarking

Surgical Information Systems

If you're unsure about how your ASC is doing, collecting accurate data is vital to understanding if you're reaching KPIs. Discover a few tips for ASCs.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a vital member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons to ensure the success of surgical procedures. Their role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from preoperative preparation to intraoperative assistance and postoperative care. Role and Responsibilities of a Surgical First Assistant SFAs are integral to the surgical process, performing tasks that include: Preoperative Preparation : They prepare the operating room by ensuring all necessary i

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2024 Annual Report Highlights at a Glance

ARC/STSA

The post 2024 Annual Report Highlights at a Glance appeared first on ARC/STSA.

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Medical student-mentor teams in research: Dr. Taylor Nack and mentor Dr. Chase McNeil share their experience with SOAR

The Stitch

"I have reassessed much of my career path and interests thanks to the experience I gained with SOAR," said Dr. Taylor Nack. The post Medical student-mentor teams in research: Dr. Taylor Nack and mentor Dr. Chase McNeil share their experience with SOAR appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Care across cultures: Penn Medicine African Health Clinic

Penn Medicine

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Comprehensive Wheelchair Buying Guide for Healthcare Facilities

CME Corp

Wheelchairs are more than just mobility aids – they are a medical equipment essential across healthcare environments. For healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, wheelchairs are indispensable for patient care, comfort, and safety.

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Siemens Healthineers Adopts MONAI Deploy for Medical Imaging AI

NVIDIA: Healthcare

3.6 billion. That’s about how many medical imaging tests are performed annually worldwide to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. Speeding up the processing and evaluation of all these X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds is essential to helping doctors manage their workloads and to improving health outcomes. That’s why NVIDIA introduced MONAI , which serves as an open-source research and development platform for AI applications used in medical imaging and beyond.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduate Finds Her Passion Thanks to Pima Medical

Pima Medical Institute

Nadine Broekemeier is a graduate of both our Mesa and online campuses. She had always wanted a career in health care but wasn’t sure of what her path should be. She learned about Occupational Therapy , and it became her passion, and she became determined to advance her education. Check out her story. “I always knew I wanted a career in health care but wasn’t sure which path to take.

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FROM THE LABS: From bench to bedside: Osteoarthritis gene therapy developed in the lab at Baylor is in clinical trials nationwide

The Stitch

These promising clinical trial results are a big step forward in a years-long development journey that started in the lab at Baylor. The post FROM THE LABS: From bench to bedside: Osteoarthritis gene therapy developed in the lab at Baylor is in clinical trials nationwide appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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STS 2025 Coding Workshop

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Event STS 2025 Coding Workshop gmckinney Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:25 Event dates Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025 Location Virtual Register Now Early Bird registration deadline: Jan. 17 Description The STS 2025 Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement.

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Helping Korean Americans with end-of-life planning is her passion

Penn Medicine

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Featured Author Podcast: Polygenic Risk for Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting

Anesthesiology Journal

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Crisis Point: Tackling the Rise of Burnout in the OR

Incision

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What is the deal with varicose and spider veins?

The Stitch

Dr. Zachary Pallister explains how varicose veins can occur and the different surgical and non-surgical treatments available. The post What is the deal with varicose and spider veins? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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What Are the Benefits of BOTOX® Injections for Pain Management?

USMD Health System

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A Message from ARC/STSA’s Executive Director Ron Kruzel

ARC/STSA

By Ron Kruzel, MA, CAE, CST, FAST As we come to the close of a successful 2024 and analyze our Annual Report data, we have been reflecting on the growth in our community and all that we have to be thankful for. Program enrollments are increasing, and placement rates are at an all-time high! With the increase in post-pandemic enrollment, more graduates from our accredited programs are entering the workforce to assist with critical shortages.

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Featured Author Podcast: High PEEP with Recruitment Maneuvers versus Low PEEP During General Anesthesia for Surgery

Anesthesiology Journal

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How to Avoid Heart Health Risks this Winter

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

While constant, biting cold weather in the winter months is not typically common in Central Texas, we do get a few snaps of extreme temperatures that send the mercury diving down. Sudden extreme turns in the weather can take a toll on your health, especially your cardiovascular health.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Shanda Blackmon paints, writes to relax

The Stitch

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, director of the Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, shares some of her healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: Dr. Shanda Blackmon paints, writes to relax appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Early researchers engage in molecular and technology-driven cardiovascular research

IU School of Medicine

Early investigators and research assistants who contribute to cardiovascular research on behalf of the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center at Indiana University School of Medicine have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the use of advanced imaging, molecular research and biomedical medical engineering, utilizing some of the latest technologies available to help make new advances in cardiovascular research.

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Congrats to Programs Earning Initial and Continuing Accreditation

ARC/STSA

Congratulations to Programs Earning Initial and Continuing Accreditation ARC/STSA would like to congratulate the surgical technology programs that have recently received awards of initial and continuing accreditation. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and hard work it took for these programs to reach these critical milestones. Congratulations!

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PERI OPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

Anaesthesia News

Introduction: The acute pain is defined as pain that is present in a surgical patient after a procedure. Such pain may be the result of trauma from the procedure or procedure-related complications. Pain management in the perioperative setting refers to actions before, during, and after a procedure that are intended to reduce or eliminate postoperative pain before discharge.

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2024 in Review: How to Reflect on Your CRNA Journey

The CRNA Chase

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare for the road ahead. Whether you’ve taken big strides toward your CRNA dream or faced unexpected setbacks which can happen, every experience has its value. Let’s look at how you can turn your 2024 journey into success going into 2025. Celebrate Wins Start by acknowledging your accomplishments.

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How I survived [anesthesia] internship/residency: the 4 main things that helped me

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day: Internship/residency were HARD. There were some REALLY low moments and some really tough scenarios that you face for the first time as a doctor-in-training. The hours are long and the work is tough. So… when I got an email that asked me to record a video about how I survived residency, it took me a little bit to reflect upon the experience and come up with 4 concrete things: 1.

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Your Career, Your Terms: Incredible Health Launches Direct Connect – Fast-Track Your Nursing Job Search

Incredible Health

Nurses often find themselves forced to settle for jobs out of necessity rather than passion, feeling like they have little control over their career paths. At Incredible Health, were changing that narrative. We empower nurses to take charge of their careers, connecting them with permanent roles that align with their skills, values, and aspirations. Thats […] The post Your Career, Your Terms: Incredible Health Launches Direct Connect Fast-Track Your Nursing Job Search appeared first on Inc

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Triage Winter Sign-On Bonus

Triage Staffing

How’s an extra $500 sound? Not too shabby, right? If you sign a Triage contract for a new assignment (including extensions), between now and January 31, 2025, you’re eligible for a $500 bonus! Want to know the details? Must sign contract between December 2, 2024 and January 31, 2025 Must start your 13-week assignment between December, 2024 and March 2025 Your bonus will be paid after completing four weeks and paid on the next paycheck Hit up your Triage recruiter to see what jobs are

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Act Now: Your 2025 CRNA Success Plan with SFNA

The CRNA Chase

Becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetis t is rigorous, highly competitive, and demands your full attention. With rigorous academic and clinical requirements, standing out is not just a goalit’s a necessity. Begin your journey with intention and purpose. The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists is here to help you by providing the essential guidance you need on your CRNA journey.

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How to avoid arguments by setting boundaries with family

The Stitch

Dr. Karen Lawson walks through what boundaries are and how people can set healthy ones before spending time with family and friends. The post How to avoid arguments by setting boundaries with family appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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