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Sharps inflicting increased wounds in the OR
Injuries from needlesticks—whether from disposable syringes, IV catheters, or blood collection devices—accounted for more than 30% of all sharps injuries in 2016, especially among nurses. Injuries from skin injections alone accounted for 25.7% of all sharps injuries that year. And, for the first time, injuries occurring from suturing during procedures (25.8%) surpassed those from skin […]
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21 Jun 2018 | 5:44 pm EDT -
New service lines can create opportunities for ORs
As hospital administrators face shrinking operating margins, OR leaders are being called upon to create innovative approaches for boosting revenue. Adding a new service line is one option, but it carries both risks and rewards. Only by careful analysis and follow-through can OR leaders hope to tip the balance to rewards. The experiences of two […]
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21 Jun 2018 | 5:26 pm EDT -
Elevate your emotional intelligence at OR Manager Conference
The old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine,” is worth adopting as a daily mantra to offset the pressures of the OR environment. Each year, the OR Manager Conference ends on an upbeat note with an inspirational and often humorous closing session. This year’s presentation, on Wednesday, September 19, is no exception. Meg Soper, RN, […]
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21 Jun 2018 | 4:59 pm EDT -
Endoscope fluid, contaminants linger after faulty drying
What does it take to get endoscopes dry? That is the question that prompted a new study on endoscope drying effectiveness by Ofstead & Associates (St Paul, Minnesota). “We asked that question after a More »
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20 Jun 2018 | 1:40 am EDT -
Managing patient and family disruption in the perioperative setting–Part 2
Disruption in the healthcare setting occurs all too often and can be dangerous for patients and staff like. Part 1 of this series discussed some of the reasons behind the volatile behavior of patients or their More »
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20 Jun 2018 | 1:35 am EDT
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