Running dual ORs has gotten a bad rap in recent years, but several surgeons we spoke to say it can be done safely and effectively: https://t.co/upuYE66M6q
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Sending text alerts and reminders to patients before surgery capitalizes on today's go-to form of communication and limits the amount of time you'll need to spend on pre-op phone calls: https://t.co/1


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Are robots right for hernia repair? @Herniadoc makes the case for relying on robotic assistance during these cases: https://t.co/boupQLxVjI #QueenofHernias https://t.co/yYdIoWnyqX


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When are surgeons too old to operate? Declining vision, hearing and cognition can affect any healthcare professional, but some experts believe those concerns are magnified in the OR: https://t.co/FYX8


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Feeling overwhelmed at work? These 3 strategies will help you avoid the burnout blues: https://t.co/Lp5P1urXkH https://t.co/KHv23HQujj


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The surgical team at @LourdesHealth uses leftover blue wrap to make durable, waterproof sleep mats for the homeless. Here's how to repurpose your wrap for a greater purpose: https://t.co/XvBD5yarW9 ht


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Using supply buckets instead of plastic bags is an eco-friendly way to store patients' belongings during surgery: https://t.co/dRg05eTo6i https://t.co/7TVFCZ2V9q


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"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay https://t.co/fI3CRDiBpt


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The results of our annual salary survey are in! Compare your paycheck to what other surgical leaders make: https://t.co/AISJ2G4Kuo https://t.co/KwhbnDnf0q


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Patients now have access to hospitals' price lists. Making sense of the actual cost of care is something else entirely: https://t.co/EQQuByRUNh via @nbcnews


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This simple OR turnover checklist keeps tasks organized and staff satisfied: https://t.co/xkaeyy5pJf https://t.co/niELZWdlzu


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These proven tips take the pain out of removing adhesives from patients' skin: https://t.co/bFw5l2R6AC https://t.co/DUocDUO9Rg


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Patients are your top priority, but don't forget about your own well-being. Use these simple exercises and practices to make self-care part of your daily routine: https://t.co/z1GUQsVPsm https://t.co/


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Embroidering staff members' first names and titles on scrub caps leads to close-knit communication among surgical team members and lets patients know who they're talking to and the role they play in t


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From gongs to kazoos, check out these creative ways to get your staff’s attention when it’s time to pause for the pre-procedure time out: https://t.co/mHMzzX6Bgq #ptsafety https://t.co/Yfq6l8x90O


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We wish you and your family a joyous, healthy and festive holiday season! https://t.co/tWS4svvENd

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Think turning over an OR in 3 minutes is impossible? Think again. Check out the secrets to cleaning rooms in record time: https://t.co/ZT3xznLxi2


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Nicole Morby, RN (left), a surgical nurse at @loganregional, smiles at 4-month-old Jensen Miller, whose life she saved in a @ChickfilA thanks to the CPR training she received at work: https://t.co/zKF


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Does the Bair Hugger cause surgical site infections? As the lawsuits pile up, 3M defends the device against its own worst critic: the inventor, Scott Augustine. Great read in the @StarTribune about th


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