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A left distal open reduction and internal fixation typically takes 90 minutes, but this patient was supine on a stretcher for five hours. When a pressure injury developed, this ASC resolved to step up


What happens when your breakroom is too small in the throes of a pandemic? @ProlianceEasts1 staff had an idea. https://t.co/D0pu2SxA45 https://t.co/h5hErHPszi


Can you pass this medication safety quiz? https://t.co/TE5pgUFoJZ https://t.co/5PeSZAKuWl


Nasal decolonization is a simple, inexpensive pre-op practice that can reduce SSIs -- and thus save facilities hundreds of thousands of dollars of associated costs. Read the tale of one hospital that


As anchors of local communities, healthcare systems possess the platforms to push for a more equitable society. By following these action steps, your facility can help drive much-needed change, says @


Airway management has always been difficult, but it's even more dangerous with COVID-19 in the mix. Learn about the additional steps anesthesia providers should take to perform these procedures both s


Learn how digital patient communication apps are helping surgical facilities streamline the patient experience and enhance operational efficiencies. https://t.co/A5LpAnNnMn https://t.co/TmDSSpbnXU


Are you having issues with maintaining PPE supplies? You're not alone. We spoke with some providers who shared their effective workarounds and solutions. https://t.co/GNscIHgceO https://t.co/uItPlm0DQ


Hundreds of thousands of fake N95 masks were shipped to 40 hospitals in the state of Washington, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Even worse, many of them have already been used.


Medicare's inpatient-only list is on the way out. Here's what it means for your surgical facility. https://t.co/yFbTylqt4r https://t.co/AW0RLNc1MI


Ideas That Work Week closes with an innovation from @AdventHealthKC that ensures meds and supplies are used before they expire. We'd like to publish YOUR ideas! DM or tag us your latest clinical or o

@alysonkuritz Hi Alyson, thanks for your question! You can also email your ideas to this address: ideas (at) outpatientsurgery (dot) net


Welcome to Thursday of Ideas That Work Week! Today, check out what this endoscopy center did to help its surgeons easily find their patients in PACU. Want to share your own great idea for an upcoming


In today’s entry for Ideas That Work Week, this surgery center found a yummy way to boost staff morale while helping struggling local restaurants. Have a great clinical or operational idea you’d like


In today's entry of Ideas That Work Week, learn how @johnmuirhealth is putting surgical patients at ease throughout the perioperative process with aromatherapy. Have an idea YOU'D like to share? Dire


Welcome to Ideas That Work week! First up is @TheBarbourWay, which radically changed the notion of what a "desk" is to keep its staff rolling. Got your own innovation you'd like to see featured in an


Our 2020 Salary Survey identifies trends and insights that emerged from a year like no other. https://t.co/buvGK1ZMGF https://t.co/YsAVFxlDMh


Update on yesterday's post regarding the hazardous mislabeling error for cisatracurium: The FDA has announced a voluntary nationwide recall. https://t.co/l0W3BAZYEB

SAFETY ADVISORY FOR ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS! The @ismp_org yesterday warned of an extremely hazardous packaging error involving certain cisatracurium products from Meitheal Pharmaceuticals that could lea


As the pandemic drags on, GI centers work to see -- and help -- as many patients as they safely can. Here's some valuable insight from the field. Read more: https://t.co/xNw4pEiomR https://t.co/AKgps