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Malpractice Verdicts Often Favor Physicians

Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

Study: CT Colongraphy Effective in Finding Polyps

A CT-scan-based, laxative-free "virtual colonoscopy" may be as effective as standard colonoscopy in finding potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...


	Archive > June, 2010	Vol. XI, No. 6

FEATURES

Who's Afraid of Reprocessed Single-Use Devices?

The FDA says they're safe. But are your docs comfortable with them?

Wipes or Sprays for Surface Disinfection?

Our online survey revealed a preference for impregnated wipes with manufacturer-specified contact times of 5 minutes or less.

Certify Your Staff in Hand Hygiene

A quick but formal evaluation process promotes awareness and compliance.

Mastering Image Management

Coordinating clinical information to get your surgeons what they need, when they need it.

The Tug-of-War for High-Risk Patients

As the battle for patients heats up, are your anesthesia providers too conservative when it comes to taking on challenging cases?

9 Habits of Highly Efficient Cataract Facilities

Fine-tune your system to match your caseload.

7 Tips for Going Paperless

Adopt an EMR system that's easy to use and effective.

Strategies to Prevent OR Fires

Minimize the convergence of the ever-present elements of the fire triangle - ignition source, fuel source and oxidizer.

Thinking of Buying...Endoscopy Towers

High-definition video and contrast lighting have changed the field.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

Recuperating at the Hilton

Ideas That Work

Slipper socks for the homeless

Safety

Tripped Up By Look-Alike / Sound-Alike Drugs?

Legal Update

Can Anesthesiologists Own Shares in ASCs?

Infection Prevention

Can You Read a Sterilizer Load Receipt?

Coding & Billing

Spine Surgery Coding Simplified

Business Advisor

Disposable vs. Laundered Textiles

Product News

Vital signs monitoring, latex-free surgical gloves, knee and hand positioners and more.

Behind Closed Doors

Where Does This Rate On the Stupid Scale?

June 2010

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