Caresyntax

JANUARY 13, 2025

By combining Qaelons groundbreaking capabilities with Caresyntaxs market-leading expertise in read-world evidence (RWE), AI, and advanced software solutions, we aim to transform surgical safety by helping Qaelon to establish a new standard of care for surgical leak detection, advancing our mission to make surgery smarter and safer.

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 7, 2025

Regardless of the analgesic technique employed, patient safety during positioning is paramount. These strategies not only improve the patient experience but also enhance the success rate and safety of spinal anesthesia. References Hsu YP, Hsu CW, Chu KCW, et al.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JUNE 5, 2025

Catheter migration is a well-recognized complication in regional anesthesia that can compromise both the safety and effectiveness of pain management. Ultimately, continued research is needed to establish standardized protocols for assessing and preventing catheter migration in order to improve patient safety and analgesic outcomes.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

JUNE 23, 2025

Maintaining normothermia (normal body temperature) throughout the perioperative period is a critical component of patient safety and recovery. Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures.

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Trocar Supplies

JUNE 30, 2025

By understanding how these antiseptics perform across key factors such as onset, residual effect, skin compatibility, and cost, medical teams can align their choices with best practices and patient safety standards. What Is Chlorhexidine? It is commonly used for skin preparation before surgical procedures and in general wound care.

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Caresyntax

JUNE 13, 2025

Technical Vulnerabilities Software glitches and hardware malfunctions can disrupt reliable telepresence; constant focus is required to minimize the likelihood of such occurrences. Network failures, however rare, could affect the efficiency of telepresence sessions, potentially compromising patient safety.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Training often includes coursework in surgical anatomy, patient safety, and advanced perioperative care. Improved Efficiency The CSFAs ability to anticipate the surgeons needs and manage surgical instruments streamlines the procedure, minimizing operating time and enhancing patient safety.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 7, 2025

At SpecialtyCare, we understand the importance of sterile processing certification in maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and operational excellence. Our team of certified professionals has developed this quiz to mirror the types of questions you’ll encounter on actual certification examinations.

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OR Manager

JULY 23, 2025

Editor’s Note: This page is a companion piece to the main article, Proper planning prevents OR construction, renovation cost creep.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 6, 2025

Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to CDC, OSHA, and AAMI guidelines ensures legal and safety requirements are met. Conclusion -Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals Effective sterile processing support for hospitals is essential for ensuring patient safety, procedural efficiency, and compliance.

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OR Manager

JUNE 11, 2025

Experts and updated AORN guidelines […] The post Amid outbreaks, vaccine policy shifts, experts offer practical strategies to safeguard OR staff appeared first on OR Manager.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Ensuring Sterility and Safety: Upholding strict sterilization protocols to prevent infections and maintain a safe surgical environment. Impactful Work: Professionals in this field play a vital role in improving patient outcomes by ensuring the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 12, 2025

Why Hospitals Need to Find a Sterile Processing Partner Sterile processing is an essential—but often underappreciated—pillar of patient safety. If you’re seeking a reliable, experienced sterile processing partner, here’s what you need to know.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 9, 2025

Miscommunication in this process can cause delays, cancellations, and patient safety risks. “Effective communication in this area requires coordination between multiple parties: the physician’s office, the OR scheduler, and the vendor representative. Ensuring that loaner instruments arrive on time and in proper condition is crucial.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 13, 2025

At SpecialtyCare, we recognize that optimizing sterile processing department workflow is essential for patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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USMD Health System

JUNE 17, 2025

It has been adopted by leading spine surgeons worldwide to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety. Mazor X Stealth Edition™ technology was introduced to the medical community in the early 2000s and has continued to evolve ever since.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 15, 2025

These services include: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Perfusion and Autotransfusion Services Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization Surgical First Assistants Organ Procurement and Preservation Each of these services plays a crucial role in the safety, precision, and success of surgical interventions. Why Is It Important?

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The Circulating Life

JULY 16, 2025

Burnout and Patient Safety When we’re not ok, we put our patients at risk. The stakes are too high and the risks to our patients are too great for us to do anything that risks patient safety, including caring for patients while struggling with burnout. Ultimately, everyday challenges can feel overwhelming and impossible.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 15, 2025

Troves of unwatched surgical video footage are finding new life, fueling AI tools that help make surgery safer and enhance surgical education. The Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) is transforming global surgery through AI-driven video analysis, helping to close the gaps in surgical training and practice.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

SpecialtyCares sterile processing solutions guarantee that all surgical instruments and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Sterile Processing Solutions Sterile environments are essential for successful organ procurement.

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OR Manager

JULY 8, 2025

When Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, FCNS, board-certified neurosurgeon known on Tik Tok and Instagram as @Ladyspinedoc, watched a viral video of a surgeon berating an OR nurse during a livestreamed procedure, she was incredibly bothered by the shameful display.

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OR Manager

JUNE 30, 2025

The leadership structure for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) can be confusing for the uninitiated. Structures vary across ASC types, which range from a single physician owner to complex joint ventures More » The post ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 30, 2025

Imagine an innovative, safe, and highly efficient OR not confined by walls but on wheels—crossing rugged terrains, bustling cities, and disaster-stricken areas to deliver life-saving surgical care in More » The post Mobile ORs can change the game, bridge gaps in surgical care appeared first on OR Manager.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCares intraoperative neuromonitoring is among their most important ancillary care services, as it ensures patient safety during surgeries involving the nervous system. Our staffs expertise and technology ensure the highest safety standards.

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OR Manager

JULY 17, 2025

An estimated 22 million Americans were believed to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in 2019, according to data cited in a February 2019 article published by OR Manager.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JULY 14, 2025

This is largely related to regulatory concerns rather than safety issues. Ultimately, target-controlled infusion is a promising advancement in the delivery of anesthetic drugs, offering the potential to increase precision, safety, and efficiency. The Safety of Target-Controlled Infusions.” References Dryden, Paul E.

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OR Manager

JULY 23, 2025

How would you describe the ideal OR? Whatever the answer, the chance to reimagine and reshape the perioperative suite can be among the most exciting projects of a perioperative leader’s career. However, OR construction and renovation also can be among the most daunting projects of a perioperative leader’s career.

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LeanBlog

JULY 3, 2025

This week, two troubling incidents from India and Hong Kong reveal deeper truths about systems, safety, and […] The post This Week’s Medical Mistakes from Around the World: Asking “Why?” ” Instead of “Who?” ” by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.

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LeanBlog

JULY 9, 2025

With over two decades of experience in healthcare improvement, Ken has been instrumental in guiding Value Capture's mission: helping healthcare organizations pursue habitual excellence by applying principles of safety, transparency, and systems thinking.

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OR Manager

JUNE 30, 2025

Having been knocked out cold by a More » The post Hidden head injury hazards expose cracks in OR safety culture appeared first on OR Manager. One of the most sobering moments in the career of anesthesiologist Cornelius Sullivan, MD, occurred not as a caretaker in the OR, but as a patient in the emergency department.

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OR Manager

JUNE 25, 2025

Nursing teams can find strength in diversity, but educating a team with a range of backgrounds and experience levels can be challenging. Some respond well to traditional lectures and presentations, while others may gravitate toward more collaborative or hands-on approaches.

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Incredible Health

JUNE 5, 2025

hospitals are fighting historic nurse turnover that threatens safety, morale, and continuity of care. Introduction: The stakes of nurse retention have never been higher. The future of healthcare doesn’t run on staffing ratios—it runs on people. Yet across the U.S., For frontline nurses, it’s burnout. For leadership, it’s instability.

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Triage Staffing

JULY 1, 2025

All rules are out the window if you have a serious safety concern though. In cases related to safety, talk to your charge nurse or supervisor or reach out to your agency’s clinical staff and your recruiter. Learn the Tech Every hospital has its own charting system, medication scanner, and quirks.

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OR Manager

JUNE 18, 2025

Before Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing in the mid-19th century, men played the crucial role of nurses on the battlefield. However, as time passed, nursing became a female-dominated profession. Men and women received the same level of training and worked together during World War I, but the men were called orderlies and paid less.

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OR Manager

JULY 15, 2025

Comparing healthcare to aviation is a long-standing tradition, especially when discussing safety systems like checklists. However, the similarities extend beyond protocols. Just as flying a paper airplane differs vastly from piloting a jumbo jet, so too does earning a certificate of attendance differ from achieving professional certification.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 14, 2025

The company is committed to using AI responsibly, ensuring that its AI-powered capabilities are grounded in privacy, regulatory compliance and patient safety. Use cases include boosting the efficiency of clinical trials and optimizing planning for the launch of therapies and medical devices.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 21, 2025

At SpecialtyCare, we’ve witnessed firsthand how career opportunities in sterile processing provide not just employment, but meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety and surgical outcomes.

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