Editor's Note In this study, researchers from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, find that more healthcare workers (HCWs) were exposed to COVID-19 by coworkers than patients, and lapses in infection prevention practices increased transmission risk. Between June and December 2020, 2,357 HCWs were involved in occupational…
Editor's Note The Joint Commission, on September 29, released new sentinel event data for the first 6 months of 2021. The summary data of sentinel event statistics for the first half of 2021 covers 16,695 incidents reported from 1995 through June 30, 2021. Of these sentinel events: 47% led to…
Editor's Note This study by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that adverse reactions after the third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine were similar to those after the second dose. Of 12,591 participants who completed a survey after all three doses: 79.4% and 74.1% reported local…
Editor's Note ECRI, on September 30, announced a new partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the safety of medical devices through the use of safer materials. ECRI is developing safety reports for materials commonly used in implantable medical devices and assessing their possible effects on patients…
Editor's Note For veteran or new OR business leaders alike, the OR Business Management Conference offers a welcoming environment in which to connect with peers and find a friendly audience. Anyone interested in sharing their experience is encouraged to submit a proposal for the 2022 OR Business Management Conference (February…
Editor's Note Anyone unable to attend the 2021 OR Business Management Conference can catch up through the ENCORE digital event in November or by reading OR Manager. Upcoming issues will feature conference highlights and in-depth reports of select sessions, starting with articles on instrument tray management and data analytics in…
Editor's Note When: November 15th – 19th Where: Online From Wherever You Are The ENCORE Digital Event is held complementary to the in-person OR Business Management Conference that just took place in San Diego. ENCORE will host all the recorded sessions from the in-person event, as well as produce NEW…
Editor's Note The new year will bring a new opportunity for OR Business Management Conference attendees to expand their professional network and knowledge base. The 2022 edition of OR Business Management Conference takes place February 14-16, 2022, at the beautiful JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in…
Editor's Note Girard Senn, MS, RN, with Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, has walked attendees through the intricacies of implants in previous years at the OR Business Management Conference—a complex area of business management made more accessible by his expertise. He is joined by Alexander Senn on Wednesday at 9 am PST…
Editor's Note Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic will close out the OR Business Management Conference on Wednesday, leaving attendees with ideas for managing the disruptions experienced since the start of 2020. Implementing a virtual communication platform to get surgeons’ feedback on instruments helped leaders at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital…
