Say goodbye to skin injuries in surgical patients
Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) fall under the care management serious event category, and the literature suggests the incidence of a pressure injury following surgery or a procedure may contribute to more than half of all hospital-related skin injuries. Furthermore, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has defined numerous…
Effect of recent barrier attire regulations in the OR
Editor's Note Though recent guidelines mandating additional barrier attire for all scrubbed and unscrubbed OR personnel from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Joint Commission, which include bouffant caps covering all hair and long-sleeved surgical attire covering all exposed skin, this study finds that this mandate does…
As ASC leaders' salaries dip, so does satisfaction
Salaries for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders are down slightly, according to the OR Manager 2019 Salary/Career Survey, with slightly more than half of respondents (52%) earning $100,000 or more—a decline from 60% in 2018, 54% in 2017, and 53% in 2016. That dip may be contributing to corresponding lower…
FDA: Class I recall of Allergan Natrelle Biocell textured breast implants
Editor's Note The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on September 12 designated the recall by Allergan of its Natrelle Biocell textured breast implants as Class I, the most serious. The recall was initiated because of a six times higher rate of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a cancer…
Superior patient-centered care crucial for complex outpatient procedures
About 2 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As I researched the treatment alternatives, I became very concerned about the complications associated with traditional surgical prostatectomy or radiation. Then I learned that I might be eligible for an outpatient procedure: high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Although HIFU is relatively…
OR Manager Conference award winners honored
Editor's Note The OR Manager of the Year Award has long been a highlight of the annual OR Manager Conference, and this year’s winner was recognized on Thursday, September 19, along with winners of two other awards. The 2019 OR Manager of the Year recipient is Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN,…
OR Manager Conference reminders
Editor's Note Those attending the conference should visit the conference bookstore to pre-order conference session recordings. Today is the LAST day to purchase them before the price increases. OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit 2020 Registration is now open! Reserve your seat before January 31 to receive the lowest…
Compassionate caregiving gets OR Manager Conference off to an inspiring start
Editor's Note Burnout among physicians has been widely reported as a nationwide crisis, but nurses also work under great pressure and are equally vulnerable. Hassan A. Tetteh, MD, knows this all too well, and he delivered a compelling and inspiring message during the opening keynote at this year’s OR Manager…
Conference posters offer cutting-edge solutions to common OR problems
Editor's Note More than 60 posters representing the work of perioperative community members are on display in the Exhibit Hall during the OR Manager Conference. Poster sessions include the latest research, best practices, and case studies in infection control, innovation, operations, patient safety, process improvement, and PACU/Postop. Poster authors will…
Contest connects conference attendees with peers and industry experts
Editor's Note The renowned “Build Your Dream OR” contest, held during the annual OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit, gives attendees a chance to win prizes including a Kate Spade purse, gift cards, Google Home, 2020 OR Manager Conference Registration, and the grand prize of $1,000 cash. There are…