ASA updates practice advisory on visual loss linked to spine surgery
Editor's Note The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has published a new “Practice Advisory for Perioperative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery 2019,” which updates the Practice Advisory published by the ASA in 2012. The purpose of the Advisory is to enhance awareness and reduce the frequency of perioperative visual…
Cardinal Health Achieving OR Turnover Agility
Today’s OR directors feel tremendous pressure to turn over rooms more quickly and efficiently--every minute of OR time affects the hospital’s bottom line. To improve efficiency, OR directors are becoming more aware of the need to approach turnover practices as a process (e.g., room scheduling, room setup, room cleaning) and…
[Whitepaper] Covering Prepared Sterile Tables in the OR: Why Its Time Has Come
This whitepaper discusses the benefits of covering prepared sterile tables and reveals research-based insights into how clinician knowledge and attitudes inform covering sterile tables, inclusive of physical attendance and direct observation. Download this whitepaper, brought to you by TIDI Products, and discover insights into: AORN guidelines to recommend covering prepared…
Whitepapers
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Disruptive innovation in supply chain: Impact of Amazon Business and technology, Part 1
Supply chain is the lifeblood of the OR, so any disruption in the flow of that lifeblood can lead to outcomes ranging from dissatisfaction with backorders to chaos if a new implant doesn’t arrive on time. But disruption also can be a positive force, especially if it supports flow. When…
Follow pain management standards to ensure survey success
Postoperative pain management has always been a major focus of patient care. However, the opioid crisis is increasing the challenges healthcare leaders face because of the call for a national change in modalities of pain management. Regulatory bodies, specifically, are executing control to confront the opioid epidemic head on, making…
Editorial
Early in a new year, there’s a tendency to reflect on how past events might inform the future. The January issue of OR Manager looked at 2018 legislative changes and their potential impact on healthcare. In just the past few weeks, several legal and financial actions have already changed the…
Early 'victories' forecast bright future for business awardee
Each year at the OR Business Management Conference, an outstanding leader receives the Best in OR Business Award. The 2019 award will be presented to Tracy Raymond, MHA, BHA, CRCST, CHL, perioperative services business manager at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center (formerly Presence Saint Joseph), a 480-bed hospital in…
Comprehensive ROI pitch helps to procure OR equipment
Multiple requests for new equipment and technology—usually from surgeons but also sometimes from staff—are not uncommon. As part of their due diligence, OR leaders must determine whether the return on investment (ROI) justifies the purchase. Doing ROI calculations systematically—and involving key stakeholders—can help ensure that the organization makes the best…
Funds earmarked to enable nurse-led research
The United States is amid a conversion to a value-based system of healthcare. Although this new delivery model has contributed to the closure of some hospitals and the realignment of others into larger health systems, the primacy of the OR as a source of revenue for hospitals has remained constant.…