The best solution to drug shortages: Anticipation
The downside of scientific advances is that we come to depend on them and assume they will always be available. In the case of lifesaving pharmaceutical products, that has not been true for a long time. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), because of their relatively low purchasing power and lack of…
Smartphones, tablets in the OR: With benefits come distractions
Use of personal mobile devices is pervasive in surgery departments. As in the rest of life, they bring benefits but also risks, OR Manager found in an online survey. An overwhelming majority of respondents—86%—say they believe personal use of mobile devices in the OR sometimes distracts providers from patient care.…
Social media: Helping staff manage personal, professional boundaries
A 20-year-old nursing student, Emily, was excited to be on her pediatrics rotation and taking care of Tommy, a 3-year-old leukemia patient. One day, when Tommy’s mom was out of the room, Emily asked Tommy if she could take his picture. He readily agreed. When she got home, Emily excitedly…
Editorial
Health care reform, the comic book. Why didn’t someone think of this a long time ago? The new book, Health Reform: What It Is, Why It’s Necessary, How It Works (Hill & Wang 2012), tells the story of this complicated legislation in pictures with nary a table or chart. Drawn…
Reconnecting OR managers with their purpose
What connects you with your purpose? How do you find that spark that rekindles your passion for nursing? And how can you reignite that spark in your staff? With humor and stories, Rich Bluni, RN, LHRM, leads off the OR Manager Conference with his talk, Inspired Leadership: Reconnecting with…
A new "electronic etiquette" for surgical services
Nurses texting between—or even during—cases. Anesthesia providers playing games on their cell phones. A surgeon answering calls during surgery using his Bluetooth device. Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have introduced a brand of constant communication—and a management challenge. Banning the devices isn’t the answer. Instead, health care needs to…
Evaluating surgical instrument repair options
When its instrument repair contract was up for review last year, the University of Virginia (UVA) Medical Center decided to look at the bigger picture. Rather than evaluating vendors solely on price, it looked for a company that was willing to partner in meeting its goals. The evaluation of 6…
Tips on making the most of instrument repair
Here is some advice from experts on a program to ensure clean, functioning instruments. Take a proactive approach Sharp, well maintained instruments are critical to patient safety, surgeon satisfaction, and smooth OR case flow. Kerrison rongeurs, for example, “should punch cleanly, not rip, tear, or pull,” says Rick Schultz,…
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