Countdown to OR Manager Conference: Robotics in the ASC—Technology trends and what you need to know
Editor's Note A panel discussion at last year’s OR Manager Conference highlighted the benefits and challenges of introducing robotics into ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), particularly for joint replacement surgical procedures. Hosted by Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) and Stryker leaders, the session emphasized how robotic technology can help improve surgical outcomes,…
Study deems EHR manipulation “elephant in the room” for OR scheduling accuracy
Editor's Note Reducing surgeon manipulation of electronic health record (EHR) OR scheduling systems can improve efficiency, save resources, and enhance service to patients, according to data published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Healthcare Management. Although predictive models using EHR and machine learning improve accuracy compared to traditional…
Session: Reducing staffing costs by decreasing minutes in the workday
Editor's Note In an informative presentation that focused on how data and electronic health records (EHR) played a key role in helping the team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital understand the financial impact of turnover time inefficiency, Monica Young, MBA, RN, DNP, Vice President of Perioperative Services; Stefanie Landmesser, MSN,…
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