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News & Notes

Tip of the week Are red-bag wastes, sharps, recyclables and unshredded sensitive paperwork routinely ending up in your regular trash bins? Line those ...

InstaPoll: Do You Check Your Work E-Mail on Vacation?

Be honest: When you're on vacation, do you feel compelled to check your work e-mail 2 or 3 or 4 times a day? Or do you manage to leave it all behind...

N.Y. Hepatitis Outbreaks Linked to Propofol Reuse

An investigation into a pair of hepatitis outbreaks in New York City has revealed that the same anesthesiologist was responsible for spreading 6 cas...


	Archive > July, 2010	Vol. XI, No. 7

FEATURES

Dealing With the Propofol Shortage

As supplies fall dangerously low, make sure your ORs don't run dry.

What's New in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Reusable devices, tools for single-incision surgery and better views during endoscopy were featured at the 2010 SAGES meeting.

Weathering the Storm

How to maintain safety and minimize the damage when Mother Nature strikes.

Accreditation Services: Finding the Right Fit

6 things to look for when evaluating which of the 4 accrediting bodies is best for your facility.

Dual Guidance: Regional Anesthesia's Win-Win

Pairing ultrasound guidance with nerve stimulation can bring your blocks to a whole new level.

Building Your Dream GI Facility

6 ideas to increase volume, improve efficiency and boost patient satisfaction.

5 Keys to OSHA Compliance

Keeping your employees safe on the job.

Outpatient Options for Lower Back Pain

6 advanced pain management techniques.

Adding On Without Signing Off

Here's how we stayed productive (and sane) during our hospital's major renovation.

Thinking of Buying...An Ophthalmic Microscope

It's a clear choice when you consider which features your eye surgeons want.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

Cutting Costs vs. Cutting Corners

Letters & E-mails

Ideas That Work

Hard-to-miss time out reminder

Staffing

How Tight Is Your Team?

Coding & Billing

Getting Reimbursed for New GYN Procedures

Infection Prevention

Instrument Processing Begins in the OR

Medical Malpractice

When Things Go Wrong After Hours

Legal Update

Special Care and Handling of ASC Mergers

Business Advisor

7 Strategies for Saving on Sutures

OR Excellence

For Mary LoVerde, It's All Connected

Anesthesia Alert

New Chronic Pain Guidelines

Safety

Are Piercings and Jewelry Allowed in Your ORs?

Behind Closed Doors

Yes, There's an App for That

July 2010

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