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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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 9, 2025

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but they don’t always see eye to eye. Gregg is our Vice President for Service Lines Sales, and Marcy Konja leads and manages our sterile processing business. We need to create a culture where OR staff feel comfortable communicating issues with sterile processing.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Sterile Processing Solutions Why It Works: 3. 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. Sterile Processing Solutions Maintaining sterile surgical instruments is non-negotiable in healthcare.

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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. Sterile Processing Solutions Sterile environments are essential for successful organ procurement.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sterile processing is boring. After all, if something particularly exciting happens in your facility’s sterile processing department (SPD), it’s most likely a sign that things aren’t going well. And when a sterile processing department can do that, they can ensure an elite level of patient safety and satisfaction.

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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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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. This involves sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. What Does an OR Nurse Do?

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OpFlow

JANUARY 26, 2021

Wood, MD, MBA ABSTRACT: Introduction Surgical procedures account for 50% of hospital revenue and approximately 60% of operating costs. On average, less than 20% of surgical instruments are used during a case, and the expense for re-sterilization and assembly of instrument trays ranges from $0.51-3.01 Farber, MD ; Benjamin C.

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OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This issue is present at most (if not all) hospitals across the country, as has been well-established by dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals. These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines.

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Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 21, 2023

Used by various professionals, autoclaves play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and practitioners. When it comes to surgical procedures, dental treatments, laboratory experiments, hormone pellet therapy, or the artistry of tattoos, cleanliness, and sterility are of paramount importance.

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Blickman Industries

OCTOBER 22, 2020

However, the small changes and customizations made over time have a large impact on improving the procedures we have today. You may not think that reaching out to Blickman with an idea or customization is all that important, but it teaches us about what's important in today's hospitals. Small changes make big differences.

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In almost every hospital the OR is the “lion”, bringing in the largest share of revenue (as much as 70%) - and eating up a large share (an estimated 40%) of a hospital’s total expenses. Patients should be told to arrive at precisely the right time in advance of their procedure.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

AUGUST 31, 2024

Whether at leading healthcare facilities like USPI and SCA Surgery Centers, or local hospitals across Maryland, D.C., Their expertise ensures that every procedure is performed smoothly and successfully. Their expertise ensures that every procedure is performed smoothly and successfully. and Virginia. and Virginia.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

As a trusted partner to hospitals across the United States, SpecialtyCare offers a wide range of career paths in healthcare that provide meaningful work, professional development, and competitive benefits. This role involves advanced technology and direct involvement in the operating room, providing vital support during complex procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

His typical day begins early, arriving at the hospital around 6:45 AM to prepare for the first case of the day. After each case, he processes the instrumentation to prepare it for sterilization, ensuring that everything runs smoothly for subsequent procedures. Team Spirit and City Pride What does Alex love most about his team?

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I chose this role because it’s a way to make a difference in surgery that truly can help patients get back to their day-to-day lives since we specialize in minimally invasive procedures,” says Austin. “I After the procedure is finished, I make sure our products are clean and sterilized.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Medical lights provide your healthcare team with the focus, precision and attention to detail needed during the most demanding procedures. From one family business to another, Meditek is proud to partner with Dr. Mach and officially offer their first-class, german-made LED lights to hospitals and private healthcare facilities across Canada.

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Elmed

APRIL 21, 2021

In an earlier blog we examined the report on a Denver hospital that had a large outbreak of contaminated surgical instruments (Elmed blog 47, March 10, 2021). This tragic event caused a lot of significant, painful and costly consequences to the hospital and their patients. after reprocessing.1 after reprocessing.1

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Pima Medical Institute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The fast-paced world of hospitals and surgery centers rely on the surgical team to ensure safe and successful outcomes. This education path includes broader curriculum and more in-depth coverage of subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, surgical procedures and hands-on practical skills.

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OpFlow

JULY 22, 2021

Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital. Hospitals spend several million dollars a year on instrument sterilization, instrument tray assembly, and instrument repurchase costs. million per year from using the model-recommended solution at the hospital.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Through surgical video technology, procedures can be live-streamed directly from the surgeon’s point-of-view to a wall-mounted display. Similarly, residents and fellows can study new surgical procedures and specialized techniques through video, equipping them with a foundational understanding before entering the OR.

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for the quality and safety of healthcare delivered by hospitals and healthcare facilities.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Or is it an expensive gadget for hospitals and surgeons to market and attract potential patients? Almost every anesthesiologist in America has experience with surgery using the da Vinci robot system. Is robot surgery a miraculous futuristic device that advances surgery to a higher plain?

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RASA Training

OCTOBER 24, 2018

December 2018 – Happy Holidays October 2018 – Happy Halloween March 2017 – The Giving Issue October 2016 Contact Form Landing Page Hospital Programs Monthly Surgical Assisting Newsletter Our monthly surgical assisting newsletter is sent out to bring you news and stories helpful and interesting to your career. Welcome to Our Archives!

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Radius Anesthesia

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to an American Hospital Association (AHA) survey of community hospitals, nearly 50% of responding hospitals reported at least 21 drug shortages within the first 6 months of 2011, and more than 99% of hospitals reported at least 1 drug shortage within the same time period. min vs. 6.0 ± 2.1 min,

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Modern surgical procedures are often highly complex, and surgeons must have clear visibility of even the smallest details while performing these procedures. Modern surgical procedures are often highly complex, and surgeons must have clear visibility of even the smallest details while performing these procedures.

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Transforming Outcomes

JUNE 26, 2020

At my first hospital, I visited the nursing director regularly to see if there were any openings. I first learned how to scrub – setting up the instruments and handing them to the surgeon during the procedure – and then I moved into circulating, a more typical RN role of providing direct patient care before, during and after the procedure.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I originally started out as a certified sterile processing technician. It starts out very early, getting to the hospital an hour before my cases start. “It It starts out very early, getting to the hospital an hour before my cases start. “It has gone by so fast but it’s been so fulfilling!”

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2017

He wants to get out of bed, walk as much as possible, and go home from the hospital as soon as he can. You discuss the procedure of a blood patch and he says, “Yes, that’s what I need. 3 You explain the blood patch procedure and its risks to the patient, he signs a consent, and you perform the blood patch within the hour.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Error tracking is another key area where many hospitals fall short in SPD management. Healthcare Processing News reports that a hospital in New Jersey discovered that their instrument volume was increasing by 10% year over year. The pressure for quick turnaround times only exacerbates these issues.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

ASCs’ efficiency, lower costs, and high-quality patient care often allow them to earn higher margins than traditional surgical settings like hospital ORs or hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). Procedures with higher contribution margins and lower time demands are most desirable. What is the ASC’s Case Specialty Mix Like?

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, ASCs may give surgeons the potential to own equity in their workplace, with greater control over their schedule and improved efficiency when compared to practicing at a hospital. The specialty of the ASC: Some ASCs perform a wide variety of outpatient procedures. According to the American College of Surgeons , the U.S.

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Symmetry Surgical

JULY 4, 2016

Hospitals nearly 100% of the time use the one time use, sterile disposable cauteries. A Bovie electrosurgical unit or battery operated cautery, enables surgeons to select the optimal instrument for a specific procedure, providing the greatest potential for a successful outcome. Dr. Bovie assisted Dr. Harvey W.

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MEDITEK

JANUARY 26, 2022

With so many options for premium operating tables, you may find it challenging to select a surgical table for your hospital. An operating table, also called a surgical table or operating room table, is a table on which a patient lies during a surgical procedure. You don’t want your hospital staff suffering from back or body pain.

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Incision

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Within a hospital, between 20 and 70% of this can be directly traced back to the operating department [ 2 , 3 ]. In 2015, a Johns Hopkins team reported that major hospitals across the US collectively throw away at least $15 million a year in unused surgical supplies [ 5 ]. per procedure. per procedure.

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