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Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs

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Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More ยป The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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Bye-bye, SSI: Nurse-led decolonization protocol pays off

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Imagine completely eliminating surgical site infections (SSIs) without significantly disrupting perioperative workflows. As for other procedures, overall infection rates are down by nearly half. As for other procedures, overall infection rates are down by nearly half.

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4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources

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Reduced costs, faster recovery, and other advantages can make outpatient surgical procedures more convenient for providers and patients alike. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are incredibly safe, but a lot More ยป The post 4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources appeared first on OR Manager.