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The economy continues to present staffing and budgetary challenges, our annual staffing survey finds; little has changed since the 2008 recession despite slightly better overall conditions (see cover story). Perioperative leaders report they’ve had to reduce overtime, eliminate open positions, and tell staff to take time off without pay in…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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OR Manager of the Year embraces golden rule

Letters nominating Pamela Smith, BSN, RN, CNOR, as the 2013 OR Manager of the Year described her as a leader who has supported her staff and their decisions, an advocate for education, and a clinical manager who “drives quality and efficiency while balancing high patient and staff satisfaction scores.” Smith,…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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Practicing a personal time-out can help to engage you and your team

Among the tools and procedures intended to increase efficiencies and reduce errors in the OR are time-outs and checklists, which have become a standard practice during many surgical procedures. Vicki Hess, MS, RN, CSP, believes these same tools can be used to promote engagement and decrease stress among those working…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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A steep price to pay: Fatigue compromises staff and patient safety

It’s not uncommon for nurses to work 3 12-hour shifts at 1 hospital and then work another 3 at a different hospital, yet anyone who works 12 hours is putting their patients in jeopardy, Sheryl A. Michelson, MS, RN-BC, said at the AORN Congress in March 2013. “This is not…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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Survey finds continued economic stress for ASCs

Although economic difficulties have started to ease in some areas of the US, many ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are still feeling the pinch, according to the 23rd annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. More than one-fourth (28%) of respondents say economic conditions have caused financial difficulties for ASCs primarily because of…

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September 1, 2013
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Sterile processing questions and answers

Answers to some of the questions asked at several recent annual meetings, notably AORN, APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology), and IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management), are offered by sterilization expert Martha Young. Also included are questions from seminars and webinars she has…

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September 1, 2013
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High labor expenses? Better staffing and scheduling can cut costs

OR Business Performance is a series intended to help OR managers and directors improve the success of their business.   The OR labor budget usually takes a back seat to supplies and equipment. But labor costs can still create significant spending problems. Many hospital surgery departments use nursing full-time equivalents…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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Turnover rates plummet with Patient Care Intern training program

Nurse turnover is a problem that affects the performance and profitability of every health care organization. The cost of a nurse leaving a facility is roughly twice that nurse’s annual salary while a replacement is sought and orientation is completed. In addition, patient care may be compromised because the temporary…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2013
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