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Catheter migration is a well-recognized complication in regional anesthesia that can compromise both the safety and effectiveness of pain management. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the context of epidural and peripheral nerve block procedures, where catheter stability is essential for consistent analgesia. The incidence of catheter migration, as well as its risk factors and prevention strategies, has been the subject of ongoing research in medical literature.
Mid-sentence I grabbed the Thompson retractor as my body instinctively protected itself from falling as my subconsciousness hit the off button and I fell asleep standing. It was a living donor liver transplant that I had scrubbed into to assist. I quickly brought myself to attention, naively thinking no one had noticed. I was thankfully … The post Surgical Endurance appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).
We hear this question all the time—why would a hospital use travelers? To the untrained eye, it can seem like facilities spend more money and time dealing with travelers. After all, there’s constant compliance, onboarding modules, facility onboarding sessions and facility tours, not to mention what appears to be a higher cost for healthcare professionals.
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Validation Institute has announced the winners of its 8th Annual Health Value Awards celebrating organizations and individuals driving measurable improvements in healthcare value. The awards spotlight top-performing services, products, and programs across more than 20 categories within the healthcare industry, along with top-performing advisors. Recognized as the leader in Surgery Navigation , this represents Goldfinch Health’s third Health Value Award. “Achieving independent validat
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Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The Captain of the Ship doctrine was a 20 th century legal doctrine which held that, in an operating room, the surgeon was “liable for all actions conducted in the course of the operation.” The Captain of the Ship doctrine was first introduced into law by the case of McConnell v Williams in Pennsylvania in 1949.
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TAMPA, FL (June 4, 2025) – Tampa Bay Wave unveiled the selection of 16 dynamic companies for the 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator, including Goldfinch Health. Tampa Bay Wave is a nonprofit technology accelerator named the #1 Accelerator in Florida. “This is our strongest cohort, top to bottom, in our organization’s history,” said Dr. Richard Munassi, MD, MBA, Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator and CORE Program Managing Director. “These founders are not only addressing key healthcare challenge
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Overall Manuscript by an AAS Member and Best Manuscript by an AAS Resident or Fellow. Congratulations to you both! The post Congratulations to the 2025 Best AAS Manuscript Award Recipients! appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).
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Anesthesia billing presents unique challenges due to its distinct time-based reimbursement structure, multiple modifiers, and coordination between surgical and anesthetic services. For billing teams specializing in anesthesia, access to up-to-date resources is essential to ensure accurate claims processing, compliance with changing regulations, and maximized revenue capture.
We are delighted to announce the 2025 Faculty Award Winners! The AAS and AAS Foundation sponsor several travel, research, and presentation awards to support our members. Congratulations to you all! The post Congratulations to the 2025 AAS/AASF Faculty Awards Winners! appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).
Healthcare revenue cycle veteran John Lynch recently joined Surgical Information Systems (SIS) as its Chief Operations Officer for Revenue Cycle Services (RCS). In this interview, Lynch explores what led him to join SIS, why outsourced ambulatory surgery center (ASC) billing is on the rise, how SIS RCS stands out from the competition, and what ' s ahead for the future of RCS.
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In the busy healthcare environment, where efficiency is top of mind and where sometimes every second counts, the way medical equipment and supplies are stored can significantly impact the delivery of care. From scalpels to syringes, ultrasound machines to defibrillators, organizing and storing medical equipment and devices properly not only ensures they are readily accessible but also contributes to maintaining their functionality and extending their service life.
One of the most important, and most misunderstood, principles in Lean thinking is this: Lean is not a cost-cutting strategy. Lean is a people-development strategy. If your organization is using Lean as a tool to justify layoffs, you're not practicing Lean–you're undermining it. This idea came up in a recent conversation with Dave Fitzpatrick, my colleague in our Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience trips to Japan.
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Introduction If your clinic or healthcare facility is still using AS/NZS 4815:2006 , you're working under an outdated framework. The newly introduced AS 5369:2023 is a modernised, risk-based standard designed to enhance infection control and sterilisation practices in Australia. Below, we compare the top 10 differences between AS/NZS 4815 and AS 5369 , with a focus on documentation compliance, staff training, and reprocessing protocols.
When people hear I'm leading another Lean Healthcare study trip to Japan, they often ask: “Are Japanese hospitals more Lean than American hospitals?” It's a fair question–but not a simple one to answer. I mean, the short and simple answer is, “No… not generally.” But, it's tempting to assume that, because the Toyota Production System (TPS) originated in Japan, Japanese hospitals would naturally be the global leaders in Lean healthcare.
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Learn more about how an orthopedic resident surgeon's philanthropic support led him to provide exceptional patient care. The post Beyond the operating room: How international training elevates orthopedic care appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.
What Role Does the Site Evaluator Play? Have you ever considered serving as a site evaluator or wondered what its like to participate as a peer reviewer during an accreditation visitation? To shed light on what it means to serve in this role, we sat down with current ARC/STSA site evaluator Libby (Mary) McNaron, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSFA, CST, FAST, to gather insights into the evaluation process, common challenges, and the rewards of helping maintain excellence in the surgical field.
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