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Archive > February, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 2

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Cutting Corners in the Name of Cataract Efficiency?
Re: "Secrets to Our Cataract Case Efficiency" (January, page 32). While I appreciate the high level of efficiency demonstrated in the article, two thoughts come to mind. First, do patients feel like they're on an assembly line? Second, if you're turning instruments over in 22 minutes, I don't believe you're processing the instruments according to recommended standards. I'm all for highly efficient processes, but I get the perception, although perhaps not an accurate perception, that corners are being cut.

Michael Kenney, RN, MBA
Director of Surgical Services
SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital
West Bend, Wisc.
mkenney@stjosephswb.com

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