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Antiseptic nasal decolonization noses ahead

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Over 20 years ago, an article from Johns Hopkins published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that Staphylococcus aureus decolonization of the nares can decrease risk of surgical site infections More ยป The post Antiseptic nasal decolonization noses ahead appeared first on OR Manager.

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Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs

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For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. 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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Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic

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Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More ยป The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic 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. At Magic Valley Regional Medical Center (MVMC), a mid-sized community hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, a nurse-led pilot project accomplished just that for breast and colorectal surgeries.

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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.