LeanBlog

APRIL 30, 2024

It's interesting to observe a hospital process (or lack thereof) when a family member needs surgery. Thankfully, the clinical care seemed to be good, and that family member is recovering well from the outpatient procedure. I had the opportunity to do so one day last week. But, the experience could have been better.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This evolution has led to a growing demand for skilled professionals specializing in minimally invasive surgical support, ensuring these advanced procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. Inventory Management: Managing surgical instruments and supplies to ensure availability and proper functioning during procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 28, 2025

The complexity of modern surgical procedures, combined with increasingly sophisticated instrumentation, makes following SPD best practices more critical than ever. Healthcare facilities that consistently apply these standards see measurable improvements in infection rates, instrument longevity, and overall surgical program success.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) are critical team members who directly impact the efficiency and safety of every procedure. This level of coordination is not only practical; it also significantly reduces the time spent on each procedure.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JUNE 18, 2025

Surgeons severely dislike it when their cases are delayed, and delays negatively impact hospital financial performance. Getting Started Avoiding case delays starts with tracking the major causes and using AI to proactively identify patients and procedures with a high probability of not starting on time. Inclusion = ownership!

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The CRNA Chase

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Cosmetic Procedures Coverage: Protects you if you offer non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as Botox, laser hair removal, or dermal fillers. Our goal is to ensure that you’re fully protected, whether you’re working in a hospital, clinic, or even operating a side business in cosmetic procedures.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

92-year-old Faith Towriss Fouch was among the first patients to undergo a brand new procedure done in our Cath Lab called TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. Faith's journey to receiving this procedure has been a rather long one. I feel good!"

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USMD Health System

JUNE 26, 2025

But when it’s needed, the skilled spine surgeons on the medical staff at USMD Hospital at Arlington perform these procedures using the latest surgical techniques. What is a Discectomy/Microdiscectomy? A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a spinal disc that is compressing a nerve root or the spinal cord is removed.

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 4, 2023

Anesthesiologists play a critical role in patient care, ensuring that patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures are safe and comfortable. They work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. This allows them to provide specialized care to patients with specific medical needs.

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 4, 2023

Anesthesiology is a branch of medicine that focuses on pain relief and sedation for patients undergoing medical procedures. Flexibility: Anesthesiologists have the flexibility to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. You can also choose to work full-time or part-time.

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Caresyntax

JUNE 23, 2025

In part two, we’ll examine how leading robotic platforms are using real-world data to earn trust, drive adoption, and justify investment from hospitals and health systems. hospitals alone will spend nearly $19 billion annually by the end of the decade. Clinical and financial returns remain unclear for many systems.

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USMD Health System

JUNE 26, 2025

The spine surgeons on the medical staff at USMD Hospital at Arlington understand the challenges faced by individuals who are still suffering after an initial back surgery. Typically, revision spine surgery is much more complex than a first-time procedure and much more difficult,” said Jacob Rosenstein, M.D.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ahead of a visit to the hospital for a surgical procedure, patients often have plenty of questions about what to expect — and can be plenty nervous. Personalized Experiences for Hospital Patients Patients can get overwhelmed with the amount of pre-operative information.

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Incision

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Now we’ll dive deeper into two key steps of Phase 1: identifying the surgical procedures with the best short-term impact and selecting the leading surgeons in Europe to join our cause. Financial Impact: We selected procedures that offer cost-saving benefits by improving efficiency.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 19, 2024

In the past five years, we’ve supported nearly 400 hospitals across the US with perfusion, ECMO, and other cardiac surgery services. Our cardiac services team participates in more than 75,000 heart procedures annually. These heightened risk factors are also found among Americans living in poverty.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Conclusion In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, cardiac services play a crucial role in helping hospitals improve patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and incorporating cutting-edge medical techniques. ECMO Services Data-Driven Outcomes and Continuous Improvement Why Partner with SpecialtyCare?

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Ed Mariano

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Today’s RAAPM fellowship curriculum trains anesthesiology residency graduates over the course of one year to become leaders with the knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of advanced procedures and manage acute pain services in any practice setting. We weren’t using ultrasound yet, and catheters were still experimental.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 24, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery, a common procedure for addressing cervical spine issues, using comprehensive information from the Cleveland Clinic. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure designed to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 13, 2025

The complexity of modern surgical procedures and the increasing volume of cases performed daily make it crucial for healthcare facilities to have a well-designed sterile processing department workflow.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Flexible staffing solutions tailored to surgery centers and hospitals. Together, they enhance patient safety, streamline procedures, and reduce costs for healthcare facilities. Surgical assisting is evolving rapidly, and the future looks brighter than ever for RNFAs, Surgical Assistants, and Physician Assistants. and Virginia.

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Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image above (or link below) to watch the video! link] In a previous post/YouTube video , I discuss why I stayed in academic medicine. But with anything in life, where there are benefits, there are downsides. peer-reviewed publications, research activities, giving presentations, etc].

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2024

It aims to enable open innovation and accelerate the delivery of real-time insights at scale to support medical professionals before, during and after procedures. Surgical technologies will get more intelligent over time, bringing the power of advanced analytics to surgeons and hospitals,” said Jegatheeswaran. “A

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Nurse Jess

JANUARY 18, 2023

Last week, I encounter a patient that I’ve taken care of twice before (how likely is it amongst 30 CRNAs at the hospital that I get to take care of him 3 times in a row?). Last week, I encounter a patient that I’ve taken care of twice before (how likely is it amongst 30 CRNAs at the hospital that I get to take care of him 3 times in a row?).

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 28, 2024

An alum of the NVIDIA Inception program for cutting-edge startups, Odin Vision builds cloud-connected AI software that helps clinicians detect and characterize areas of concern during endoscopy, a procedure where a tiny camera mounted on a tube is inserted into the gastrointestinal tract.

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 5, 2024

This concept has gained traction in recent years, reflecting a broader understanding of the benefits of optimizing health before undergoing surgical procedures. Tailored exercise regimens are developed based on the patient’s health status and the specific demands of the anticipated surgical procedure.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

With state-of-the-art equipment and robust training programs, our IONM services deliver unmatched reliability and precision, giving surgeons the confidence to perform complex procedures. Our scalable solutions meet the needs of small clinics and large hospitals alike. Why It Works: Specialized expertise improves surgical outcomes.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Per the Anesthesiology article, these trends include a) an aging patient population, b) an evolution of surgical procedures and procedural areas, c) the number of anesthesia providers entering the workforce, and d) the changing generational preferences and attitudes of these providers. of the population). of the population).

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Contract nursing can be incredibly rewarding, but what happens when you find yourself in a hospital environment that’s difficult? Working in a challenging hospital can test your patience, adaptability, and resilience. Adaptability Is Key Another important aspect of thriving in a difficult hospital is adaptability.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

NVIDIA developed and continues to develop GPUs that are at the heart of AI and machine learning that are changing the world, including precision medicine, said Dr. Gad Getz, an internationally acclaimed leader in cancer genomics and the director of bioinformatics at the Massachusetts General Hospital, as he presented the award.

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Total Scope

AUGUST 3, 2023

Endoscopes are vital tools used in medical procedures for visualizing internal organs and diagnosing various conditions. This guide aims to assist hospital staff in recognizing the signs indicating when an endoscope may need professional repair. Any malfunction in these parts can significantly impact the usability of the instrument.

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Caresyntax

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bruce Ramshaw, MD, Chief Medical Informatics Officer of Caresyntax: Surgical leaks have devastating patient impacts resulting in higher mortality rates, increased cancer recurrence, and longer hospital stays. Across all phases, Qaelon and Caresyntax will be actively engaged with leading surgeons and health systems.

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OpFlow

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Ever wonder how much similarity there is in the instruments that are used by surgeons at different hospitals for the same types of procedures? OpFlow analyzed our usage data for six of the most common Vascular Surgery cases, performed by surgeons at 6 different hospital systems across the country.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although the prone position is utilized in various surgical procedures, it is most commonly implemented during posterior spine surgery. Pressure ulcers are a common complication of prolonged prone positioning during spine surgeries. One in five people with spinal cord injury (SCI) will develop a pressure injury. About 12.2%

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. However, cost is just one factor worth considering when you’re looking to improve hospital efficiency. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.

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The Surgicalist Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hospital financial leaders are taking action to prevent financial crisis by cutting costs, optimizing reimbursements, and modifying clinical models to drive volume. As Surgicalists increase the volume of their cases, they become more efficient in the OR, refining their techniques and decreasing the length of time to perform their procedures.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MARCH 29, 2024

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:54 Overview In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, hospitals face significant challenges related to medical records. Accurate and relevant data from the STS Database uncovered areas for improvement.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

These specialists work side-by-side with surgeons, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to enhance the success of each procedure. From coordinating with hospitals to managing transport logistics, their involvement reduces delays and ensures smooth transitions from donor to recipient.

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