Debunking artificial intelligence myths
Editor's Note On Thursday, September 19, Meredith Broussard, assistant professor and associate director at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University, will deliver a breakfast presentation: โHow will artificial intelligence change the OR as we know it?โ Broussardโs remarks will amplify the information published in a special series…
A good day starts with a solid succession plan
Editor's Note On Wednesday, September 18, attendees at the annual OR Manager Conference will have a unique opportunity to map out succession planning with advice from experienced OR leaders. During a breakfast panel discussion, Donna Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, senior advisor, surgical services at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center; Dawn…
OR of the Future presents leading-edge technology
Editor's Note Keeping up with technology is one of the most challenging aspects of an OR leaderโs job. The hybrid OR exhibit, a cornerstone of the annual OR Manager Conference since 2014, is now part of an expanded OR of the Future exhibit at this yearโs conference in New Orleans.…
Are you prepared for the evolution of outpatient surgery?
Editor's Note Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) administrators and managers have ample opportunity to prepare for evolving patient care models during the 2019 OR Manager Conference. On Tuesday, September 17, Beverly Kirchner, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, chief compliance officer for SurgeryDirect, LLC, leads a preconference workshop, โVolume versus Value: ASCs Transition…
PACU Manager Summit hits stride in year 3
Editor's Note The PACU Manager Summit, now in its third year, is a 3-day program held in conjunction with the OR Manager Conference. The program takes a comprehensive look at postoperative recovery, starting with a workshop on Wednesday, September 18, when clinicians from Vanderbilt University Medical Center will share their…
Industry Spotlight: HEINE
HEINE: Embracing the Advantages of Reusable Laryngoscope Systems HEINE, a global manufacturer of primary diagnostic instruments, wants to help healthcare providers look at product procurement from a quality and sustainability point of view. The company has created the next generation of laryngoscope systems so that providers do not have to…
Association of overlapping, nonconcurrent surgery with patient outcomes
Editor's Note Overlapping, nonconcurrent surgery was not associated with an increase in serious unanticipated events in this study. Of 61,525 surgical procedures performed over 1 year at a large academic medical center, a total of 8,391 patients had any overlap (beginning or end) and were matched on 11 variables. Compared…
Joint Commission posts new CCC Certification measure implementation guide
Editor's Note The Joint Commission on September 11 announced that it had posted a new version of the Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) Certification programโs standardized measures implementation guide on its website with updated measure specifications. Beginning January 1, 2020, data collection on five new inpatient performance measures will be mandatory…
Effect of multicomponent home-based treatments on mobility after hip fracture in older adults
Editor's Note Current rehabilitation practices may not be sufficient for hip fracture recovery in older adults, this study finds. A total of 210 patients from three US academic centers were randomized to a training intervention group (105 patients), which included aerobic, strength, balance, and functional training, or an active control…
FDA: Metrix Company recalls certain lots of empty flexible IV bags
Editor's Note The Food & Drug Administration on September 10 posted the recall by the Metrix Company of Dubuque, Iowa, of specific lots of its empty IV flexible containers (bags) marketed under the Metrix Secure EVA Dual Chamber and Baxter ExactaMix names. The recall was initiated because of the potential…