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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but communication between the two can be disjointed and incomplete, resulting in unnecessary waste and preventable errors. Here are six ways to improve communication between the SPD and the OR in a way that reduces both costs and risks: #1 – Educational Tours.

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Enhancing ASC Communication: Exploring the Versatility of Case Annotations

Surgical Information Systems

Case flagging or case annotations in SIS Complete enhances communication across the ambulatory surgery center (ASC)

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Why Communication is a Central Part of Care Management

Picis

In today’s healthcare sector, efficient patient care is a culmination of state-of-the-art technology, patient expert medical knowledge, and – crucially – effective communication. The Imperative of Clear Communication in Care Supporting Patient Safety Initiatives The perioperative landscape is an environment where every detail counts.

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Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo

OR Manager

Nonetheless, virtually every one I saw—including those purporting to focus on technology or clinical best practices—had lessons to More » The post Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo appeared first on OR Manager.

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Chasing the Mysteries of Microbiome Communication in Our Bodies

Penn Medicine

Microbiologists Maayan Levy, PhD, and Christoph Thaiss, PhD, hope that understanding the mechanisms of the microbiome can lead to treatments for some of the most devastating diseases, from cancer, to dementia and beyond.

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Today’s ASC Management Capabilities Help Improve Communications & Patient Engagement

Surgical Information Systems

SIS Advanced gives ambulatory surgery centers the benefit of an efficient, streamlined business office management solution (SIS Office) and steps them toward the capabilities of a modern EHR (SIS Charts).

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Construction & Medical Equipment Procurement: A Case Study

CME Corp

Communication is the key to procuring equipment used in healthcare when it comes to medical construction projects, especially when Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) Group 1 equipment is involved.