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How do you track post-op infections?

I recently have heard in discussion that patients that have received implants should be tracked for one year. Does anyone know who has mandated this? How do you track your patiens post-operatively?...

Started by: Traci P. (Director, Surgical Services/Director of Nursing) at January 26, 2010 (1:40 pm)

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Pre-surgical patient prep & CHG showers

Are you instructing patients to do any prep prior to coming in for surgery, i.e. shower, shower with a CHG solution, shower once or twice, etc.? Is it all patients or just specific surgeries?...

Started by: T. Gray (OR Manager / Supervisor) at January 19, 2010 (8:52 am)

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CNAs in the ASC

Is anyone using CNAs to assist with patient care in pre- and post-op? I'm trying to justify a CNA who would ultimately assist in both the PACU and OR, training her to open sterile supplies, stock the ORs and assist our SPD tech. I'm having a hard tim...

Started by: Madonna Halicki (Administrator / Director / Manager) at February 24, 2010 (9:54 am)

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FLOOR SUCTION DEVICES TO CLEAN UP LIQUIDS WHICH FLOOD THE FLOOR DURING ARTHROSCOPIES

We're trying to find an affordable alternative to using laundry to soak up the liquid which overflows onto the floor during arthroscopies. We use the drapes with the pockets already but many of the surgeons can't seem to keep the water to a minimum. ...

Started by: Stuart Katz (Administrator / Director / Manager / Owner / Executive Officer) at December 15, 2009 (1:12 pm)

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Staff challenges: The staffer who thinks she works harder than others

One of the issues that I find most challenging as a Nurse Manager is dealing with a team member who has a "I work harder than everyone else" attitude. I want this person to feel that what they contribute is important and that they are valued but, str...

Started by: L. Pavlak (Director, Surgical Services / Director of Nursing) at November 11, 2009 (3:40 pm)

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Conditions of Participation

Has anyone been surveyed under the new CoP from CMS and has anyone been told by the surveyors verbally that all H&P's must be on the chart one day prior to surgery - meaning they can't be done that morning? Same day patients since in a fracture or ur...

Started by: S. Katz (Administrator / Director / Manager / Owner / Executive Officer) at March 2, 2010 (2:59 pm)

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How Often Should ASCs hold Board Meetings?

How often do you have Board Meetings and are your members pd to attend the mtgs?...

Started by: Donna Smith (Administrator / Director / Manager) at November 12, 2009 (3:02 pm)

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How Are You Dealing With the Propofol Shortage?

As everyone is aware by now there is a propofol shortage due to manufacturing problems at the 2 big manufacturers; TEVA and Hospira. I sat in on the FDA conference call last week and it sounds like there may be a 25% shortage for some time to come ev...

Started by: Jay Horowitz (Anesthesiologist / Nurse Anesthetist) at November 11, 2009 (12:48 pm)

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Ambulatory Surgery Fall Risk Assessment Tool

Our hospital based Ambulatory Surgery Dept is working to develop a Fall Risk Assessment Tool. Is there anyone out there that has a tool that they use that works well for them that they would be willing to share with us. Also, do you assess every pa...

Started by: Rhonda Mense (Other) at February 22, 2010 (9:03 pm)

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How often do you issue distribution checks?

If you are a physician owned ASC, how often do you issue distribution checks (monthly, quarterly, annually, etc)?...

Started by: Donna Smith (Administrator / Director / Manager) at November 12, 2009 (3:05 pm)

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