SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

SpecialtyCare collaborates with top training institutions to ensure its team members are not only highly skilled but also well-versed in the latest medical advancements. This division of labor enhances operating room efficiency and improves patient care.

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Clemson

MAY 30, 2022

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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Anaesthesia News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Immediately communicate to the surgery team and the operating room (OR) staff that the patient’s status may be compromised. Ensure adequate oxygenation; increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to 100% to improve oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) 3. Decrease anesthetic depth 4.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Medical-device company Invenio Imaging is developing technology that enables surgeons to evaluate tissue biopsies in the operating room, immediately after samples are collected — providing in just three minutes AI-accelerated insights that would otherwise take weeks to obtain from a pathology lab.

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. The OR is a chilly fast-paced environment where nurses collaborate with scrub techs and anesthesia to help the surgical team perform safe and efficient surgery. Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Flexible and Scalable Solutions Why It Works: In todays fast-paced healthcare environment, ancillary care services play a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient care, reducing operational burdens, and enhancing outcomes. We collaborate directly with surgical teams to provide seamless integration.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MAY 15, 2024

A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. ORBIT-Surgical — developed by researchers from the University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, ETH Zurich, Georgia Tech and NVIDIA — is a simulation framework to train robots that could augment the skills of surgical teams while reducing surgeons’ cognitive load.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

These lights have empowered doctors across more than 100 countries to perform modern operations and make precise diagnoses. Their core commitment is to provide the highest quality lighting technology to create an optimal, trouble-free working environment through advanced technology, intuitive operation and exceptional quality.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

The Walther Cancer Foundation is pleased to see the successful collaboration between physicians and scientists at IU and Purdue as a part of the Walther Cancer Foundation Embedding Program,” Thomas W. Grein, president and CEO of the Walther Cancer Foundation, said.

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Picis

APRIL 8, 2024

The key is finding the balance between optimizing operating room utilization and maintaining staff well-being. This unpredictability leads to a constantly changing schedule, which can result in either underutilized or overbooked operating rooms.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap (TRAM Flap), commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork; for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Trans abdominal flaps, commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork, for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While the surgeon often takes the spotlight, the success of these procedures relies heavily on the seamless collaboration of key players behind the scenes. Instrument Handling: By anticipating the surgeon’s needs, they provide the right instruments at the right moment, streamlining the procedure and reducing operative time.

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Salem Anesthesia

JUNE 12, 2023

Additionally, CRNAs are regarded as medical experts who play a collaborative role within the medical team in both planning and executing medical procedures. In an operating room, the CRNA administers the anesthesia according to the predetermined plan and monitors the patient’s vitals in order to adjust levels as needed.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A Day in the Life Currently, Trey’s daily routine is immersed in clinical work, where he and his teams ensure operations run smoothly. While there will come a time when he focuses more on business operations, for now, his priority is his team and their collaborative efforts.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Caresyntax has been recognized for its significant contributions to improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing profitability for healthcare providers through data-driven surgery using artificial intelligence, automation, and operating room analytics.

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ARC/STSA

JUNE 22, 2023

ARC/STSA has been actively working, too, educating our mutual communities of interest on the critical role your graduates fill in the operating room. Our collective message is being heard. We are not the only profession dealing with a workforce shortage, ask our nursing colleagues.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The operating room is no stranger to me and is a place I enjoy spending my time for work.” It’s about the relationships and collaborations she has with her team in the OR. “My “I was a surgical technologist for eight years before finding SpecialtyCare.

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Incision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

However, the reality is that surgical innovations sometimes take up 5-7 years to reach operating rooms. Collaboration with Experts: We are partnering with leading surgeons and medical experts to learn from their hands-on experience. Continuous Collaboration & Research: This project is an ongoing initiative.

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SpecialtyCare

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Lauren] debriefed me on how the days would go, the logistics of the surgeries — two operating rooms were run simultaneously, and I had to monitor both rooms at once. He explained what the patient load and process was like, and how he and the US team were able to collaborate with the surgical team in Barbados.

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Symmetry Surgical

AUGUST 2, 2022

Necessity Led to Creativity In 1964, Dr. Bookwalter fell asleep in an operating room while holding a retractor during an emergency operation. For the past 40 years, the Bookwalter Retractor System’s design has evolved due to Dr. Bookwalter’s collaboration with his clinical peers.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MARCH 29, 2024

As a result, identifying areas for facility performance improvement, such as preoperative beta-blocker administration and reducing the time from the operating room exit to extubation, was difficult. Additionally, the surge in outside pre-procedure cardiac catheterization records sent on film hindered the abstraction process.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Supportive Work Environment – As a healthcare provider, SpecialtyCare recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration. You’ll play a role in life-saving surgeries, crucial monitoring during operations, and other tasks that ensure better health outcomes for patients nationwide.

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ARC/STSA

DECEMBER 14, 2023

After the roundtables, Eboni Saurage, PhD, CST, FAST, and Kristy Pierce, BS, CST, presented “Community Projects-Learning Through Immersion” , sharing age-specific projects to introduce youths and adolescents to various careers within the operating room as well as how to initiate and fund community programs.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 1, 2024

Opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Neurosurgeon Neurosurgeons are specialized surgeons who perform operations on the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Opportunities to work on large-scale, collaborative projects. Pros: Direct impact on patients’ lives and well-being.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The cardiovascular perfusionist operates a heart-lung machine, which temporarily takes over the role of these vital organs, allowing the surgeon to perform delicate operations on a non-beating heart. After completing their formal education, perfusionists must obtain certification.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management. These initiatives aim to ensure that not only do patients experience minimal wait times, but surgeons are also able to operate more efficiently.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

You’ll see and understand what is ‘under the hood’ from clinical, financial, operational and regulatory perspectives,” shares Eisenberg. High stipends can erode profit margins, while a balanced agreement can enhance financial and operational efficiency. Do Teams Collaborate and Achieve Quality Outcomes?

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the operating room (OR), the team responsible for the delivery of a procedure is typically a combination of surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and technicians working together on a shift-based and/or specialty-based rota. Increased familiarity is associated with better team performance, particularly in reducing operative time.

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PANA

APRIL 21, 2023

Part of her pediatric critical care transport training involved performing advanced airway management in the operating room. Rigorously trained and credentialed, APPs work collaboratively with other health care providers to offer patients the highest level of care possible. This is the second feature in our APP Spotlight series.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MARCH 29, 2024

As a result, identifying areas for facility performance improvement, such as preoperative beta-blocker administration and reducing the time from the operating room (OR) exit to extubation, was difficult. Additionally, the surge in outside pre-procedure cardiac catheterization records sent on film hindered the abstraction process.

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Transforming Outcomes

JANUARY 6, 2020

Clinical Practice Guidelines are typically developed and maintained by a single professional organization within a specific discipline, e.g. infusion therapy, wound care or a practice area, e.g. operating room.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The surgeon controls the robot using a computer that is located near the operating table. With telesurgery, surgeons can operate surgical robotic instruments from anywhere in the world using wireless networks. Plus, surgeons don’t have to be physically onsite to perform operations. Telesurgery is the marriage between the two.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But what about the team that collaborated and communicated perfectly through an intraoperative code ─ regardless of the result? Thank people loudly in the operating room for things they’ve done well (not just the outcomes). It helped us complete the operation safely.” Offer praise during and at the end of meetings.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 13, 2023

My day-to-day would be a combination of supporting surgical procedures, collaboration and effective communication with the surgical team, and always being available to assist with emergency surgeries after hours,” says Dionna. My team’s dedication and collaboration have consistently led to outstanding results and achievements,” Dionna. “We

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Growing in Collaboration and Passion for the Work Landon’s day-to-day involves checking with his OR teams and ensuring that everything they need is in place. “It Teamwork is essential in the OR setting, and Landon enjoys the collaboration he experiences with his teams. “I

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

FASA, announced an exciting new collaboration between ASA and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) that will yield opportunities for our organizations to partner on physician leadership development. Chief Operating Officer of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. A member of Congress in the U.S.

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