June, 2025

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Incidence of Catheter Migration in Anesthesia

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Catheter migration is a well-recognized complication in regional anesthesia that can compromise both the safety and effectiveness of pain management. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the context of epidural and peripheral nerve block procedures, where catheter stability is essential for consistent analgesia. The incidence of catheter migration, as well as its risk factors and prevention strategies, has been the subject of ongoing research in medical literature.

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Surgical Endurance

AAS

Mid-sentence I grabbed the Thompson retractor as my body instinctively protected itself from falling as my subconsciousness hit the off button and I fell asleep standing. It was a living donor liver transplant that I had scrubbed into to assist. I quickly brought myself to attention, naively thinking no one had noticed. I was thankfully … The post Surgical Endurance appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Visibility and Possibility

Association of Women Surgeons

This is a special edition blog post presented in partnership with the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies in celebration … Continue reading "Visibility and Possibility"

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Amid outbreaks, vaccine policy shifts, experts offer practical strategies to safeguard OR staff

OR Manager

Takeaways—What perioperative leaders need to know • Major federal policy shifts, such as restricted COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and the removal of the CDC’s ACIP members, have coincided with the largest US measles outbreak in decades and rising pertussis and flu activity, heightening concern about vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. • Experts and updated AORN guidelines […] The post Amid outbreaks, vaccine policy shifts, experts offer practical strategies to safegua

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A Tribute to a Leader: Remembering the Former PANA President and Advocate for Nurse Anesthetists

PANA

Jay began his career in nursing at Wilkes University, Marywood University for Health Care Administration, and later became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist through the University of Scranton.

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Sterile Processing Certification Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Prepare for Success in Sterile Processing Certification About Sterile Processing Certification Sterile Processing Certification Quiz Section 1: Decontamination and Cleaning Section 2: Packaging and Sterilization Section 3: Quality Assurance and Safety Section 4: Instrument Processing and Handling Section 5: Regulatory and Professional Standards Advancing Your Career with SpecialtyCare Comprehensive Training Programs Certification Support Career Advancement Opportunities Continu

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Turning ASC Data Into Action: Your Questions Answered

Surgical Information Systems

Gabriella DeSantis, Revenue Cycle Manager, for Surgical Information Systems (SIS), recently hosted a webinar on Turning Data Into Action: KPIs and Benchmarking for ASCs. During the program, she discussed strategies for collecting, analyzing, and comparing ASC data using software and analytics tools to drive performance.

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Inside Labor & Delivery Rooms: Medical Equipment Buying Guide

CME Corp

If you have worked a shift in labor and delivery you know the environment needs to be calm, controlled, and fully equipped for every possible scenario. Whether it is a straightforward delivery or a high-risk birth, the right medical equipment can make all the difference - for mom, baby, and you. So, let’s talk about the essential medical equipment that should be in every labor and delivery room, and why it matters.

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Featured Author Podcast: Patient Blood Management and Surgical Outcomes

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Albert Garcia-Casanovas, M.H.A. and Douglas Colquhoun, M.B., M.Sc., M.P.H.

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What Does it Mean to be an Advocate? Reflections from the ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit 2025

Association of Women Surgeons

By Shannon F.R. Small, MD, FACS The word “advocate” can mean a variety of things, especially within the medical … Continue reading "What Does it Mean to be an Advocate?

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How to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When they operate in silos, miscommunication is inevitable, leading to errors and delays that can inhibit operations and even harm patients. To help both departments function smoothly, it’s imperative to create an environment for clear communication, consistent reporting, good-faith problem-solving, and mutual understanding.

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7 Nurse Retention Strategies Every Hospital Should Prioritize Now

Incredible Health

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., hospitals are fighting historic nurse turnover that threatens safety, morale, and continuity of care. For frontline nurses, it’s burnout. For leadership, it’s instability. For patients, it’s a risk no […] The post 7 Nurse Retention Strategies Every Hospital Should Prioritize Now appeared first on Incredible Health.

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Heart attack survivor credits Baylor doctor for a second chance at life

The Stitch

Learn more about how Ben Aguilar got a second chance at life after surviving a heart attack at 57. The post Heart attack survivor credits Baylor doctor for a second chance at life appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Why Hospitals Use Travel Nurse Agencies

Triage Staffing

We hear this question all the time—why would a hospital use travelers? To the untrained eye, it can seem like facilities spend more money and time dealing with travelers. After all, there’s constant compliance, onboarding modules, facility onboarding sessions and facility tours, not to mention what appears to be a higher cost for healthcare professionals.

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Featured Author Podcast: Uterine Tone and Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jessica R Ansari, M.D., M.S. and Craig M. Palmer, M.D.

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Validation Institute Honors Goldfinch Health and Other Healthcare Innovators for 8th Annual Health Value Awards

Goldfinch Health

Validation Institute has announced the winners of its 8th Annual Health Value Awards celebrating organizations and individuals driving measurable improvements in healthcare value. The awards spotlight top-performing services, products, and programs across more than 20 categories within the healthcare industry, along with top-performing advisors. Recognized as the leader in Surgery Navigation , this represents Goldfinch Health’s third Health Value Award. “Achieving independent validat

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Deep Brain Stimulation Done Right: How Advanced Mapping Improves Outcomes

SpecialtyCare

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy in which electrical signals are passed through electrodes that are placed into specific structures in the brain. DBS is often thought of as a pacemaker for the brain, as these signals are programmed to disrupt abnormal rhythms and alleviate the symptoms of certain neurological conditions. It’s FDA-approved to treat Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy and treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but clinicians and re

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OR Business Management Conference Announces Rebrand to OR Business Management Summit

OR Manager

OR Business Management Summit reflects a dedication to creating an immersive experience for an audience of perioperative business leaders seeking strategic insight, practical solutions, and meaningful connections tailored to their facility’s unique challenges.Rockville, MD – June 10, 2025 — The needs of the healthcare market are evolving. To keep up with changing needs of our community, […] The post OR Business Management Conference Announces Rebrand to OR Business Management Summit appear

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A new treatment can potentially change the outlook for patients with Alagille syndrome

The Stitch

Currently, the condition has no definitive treatments other than liver transplant, but the team shows that in mouse models the new therapy can significantly improve liver health and bile duct development – even after liver damage has already begun. The post A new treatment can potentially change the outlook for patients with Alagille syndrome appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How to Write a Job-Winning Nursing Resume, With Tips From Top Recruiters

Incredible Health

In our recent Nursing Executive Report, we uncovered a startling truth: 90% of healthcare executives predict that the nursing shortage will worsen in the coming years. Coupled with rising turnover and burnout among nurses, this leaves recruiters struggling to fill positions quickly. While this trend is undoubtedly concerning, it also presents a unique opportunity for […] The post How to Write a Job-Winning Nursing Resume, With Tips From Top Recruiters appeared first on Incredible Health.

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What’s In My Work Bag 2025?

RK.MD

It’s been a few years since I last did a “What’s in my work bag?” post, so here’s an update! Check out my prior posts from 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2017 , and 2016. Depending on what I’m doing on any given day (reading journal articles, programming at a coffee shop, creating a PowerPoint lecture, etc.), I’ll carry my MacBook or iPad.

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Goldfinch Further Deepens Florida Roots with Selection by Tampa Bay Wave

Goldfinch Health

TAMPA, FL (June 4, 2025) – Tampa Bay Wave unveiled the selection of 16 dynamic companies for the 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator, including Goldfinch Health. Tampa Bay Wave is a nonprofit technology accelerator named the #1 Accelerator in Florida. “This is our strongest cohort, top to bottom, in our organization’s history,” said Dr. Richard Munassi, MD, MBA, Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator and CORE Program Managing Director. “These founders are not only addressing key healthcare challenge

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July 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The Captain of the Ship doctrine was a 20 th century legal doctrine which held that, in an operating room, the surgeon was “liable for all actions conducted in the course of the operation.” The Captain of the Ship doctrine was first introduced into law by the case of McConnell v Williams in Pennsylvania in 1949.

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Invisible to the naked eye: Space omics and the need for sample collection guidelines

The Stitch

The GENESTAR manual establishes guidelines for collecting omics data in a spaceflight context, outlining TRISH’s Space Omics program. The post Invisible to the naked eye: Space omics and the need for sample collection guidelines appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Top Nurse Recruitment Software in the USA: What Hospitals Need in 2025

Incredible Health

The U.S. healthcare system is facing an escalating nurse shortage, with approximately 200,000 new registered nurses (RN) needed annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, hospital HR teams and nurse recruiters are under immense pressure to fill roles quickly, reduce costs, and improve long-term retention. But solving this challenge isn’t […] The post Top Nurse Recruitment Software in the USA: What Hospitals Need in 2025 appeared first on Incredible Healt

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Congratulations to the 2025 Best AAS Manuscript Award Recipients!

AAS

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Overall Manuscript by an AAS Member and Best Manuscript by an AAS Resident or Fellow. Congratulations to you both! The post Congratulations to the 2025 Best AAS Manuscript Award Recipients! appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Leaders translate legislative priorities to perioperative practice

OR Manager

The wave of new legal requirements for surgical smoke evacuation across the country has given OR leaders a crash course in how to act on any new legislation. Based on this experience, complying with other new and pending laws will put these skills to the test. Major hurdles are likely to include shaping a sound […] The post Leaders translate legislative priorities to perioperative practice appeared first on OR Manager.

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DESFLURANE CANS RECYCLING

The Lay Medical Man

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Boosting ASC Patient Satisfaction Through Better Billing Communication

Surgical Information Systems

Clear, transparent billing is critical to improving ASC patient satisfaction. By simplifying billing communications, offering flexible payment options, and supporting patients throughout their care journey, ASCs can build trust and strengthen financial performance.

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Learning that lifts us all: Insights from a year of growth and professional development

The Stitch

What does it mean to invest in people? At the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, we believe it’s more than professional advancement – The post Learning that lifts us all: Insights from a year of growth and professional development appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Inside Incredible Health’s 2025 6th Annual State of U.S. Nurses & Technicians Report: Pressure, Progress, and a Path Forward

Incredible Health

As the nations largest software and AI-powered career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, the Incredible Health team is proud to unveil our 6th Annual State of U.S. Nurses & Technicians Report. This years report marks a transformative milestone in our vision and mission to help healthcare professionals live better lives and find and do their […] The post Inside Incredible Health’s 2025 6th Annual State of U.S.

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Resources for Anesthesia Billing Teams

Radius Anesthesia

Anesthesia billing presents unique challenges due to its distinct time-based reimbursement structure, multiple modifiers, and coordination between surgical and anesthetic services. For billing teams specializing in anesthesia, access to up-to-date resources is essential to ensure accurate claims processing, compliance with changing regulations, and maximized revenue capture.

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The Art of Storing Medical Equipment and Supplies

CME Corp

In the busy healthcare environment, where efficiency is top of mind and where sometimes every second counts, the way medical equipment and supplies are stored can significantly impact the delivery of care. From scalpels to syringes, ultrasound machines to defibrillators, organizing and storing medical equipment and devices properly not only ensures they are readily accessible but also contributes to maintaining their functionality and extending their service life.

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Congratulations to the 2025 AAS/AASF Faculty Awards Winners!

AAS

We are delighted to announce the 2025 Faculty Award Winners! The AAS and AAS Foundation sponsor several travel, research, and presentation awards to support our members. Congratulations to you all! The post Congratulations to the 2025 AAS/AASF Faculty Awards Winners! appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Why The Future of ASC Billing Is Outsourced: Q&A With SIS' John Lynch

Surgical Information Systems

Healthcare revenue cycle veteran John Lynch recently joined Surgical Information Systems (SIS) as its Chief Operations Officer for Revenue Cycle Services (RCS). In this interview, Lynch explores what led him to join SIS, why outsourced ambulatory surgery center (ASC) billing is on the rise, how SIS RCS stands out from the competition, and what ' s ahead for the future of RCS.

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It’s a first: implementing safe and effective RSV prevention treatments significantly reduces hospitalizations in infants

The Stitch

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the number one cause of hospitalization in infants, accounting for about 25% of all their hospitalizations. The post It’s a first: implementing safe and effective RSV prevention treatments significantly reduces hospitalizations in infants appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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