| The Latest in OR Fashion: "Purple Is In" |
| Infection control program uses color-coding to deter visitors to the OR. |
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| Published: October 31, 2008 |
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| Healthcare Execs Lament Poor Patient Flow |
| Survey sheds light on patient flow problems and technological solutions. |
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| Published: October 29, 2008 |
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| The Importance of Equipment Maintenance |
| Clean scopes keep surgeons happy. |
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| Published: October 28, 2008 |
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| Sharpies: Out of the Office and Into the OR? |
| Study shows the reusable markers are safe for marking surgical sites. |
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| Published: October 27, 2008 |
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| FDA Issues Surgical Mesh Warning |
| Agency has received reports of complications following two commonly performed GYN procedures. |
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| Published: October 24, 2008 |
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| Surgeon Files for Bankruptcy Amid Legal Battle With ASC |
| Dispute over alleged cyber theft has lasted more than two years. |
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| Published: October 23, 2008 |
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| AAAASF Offers Assistance With Accreditation Process |
| New DVD/CD package aims to answer "frequently asked questions." |
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| Published: October 22, 2008 |
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| Thinking of Going High Def? |
| Consider these tips before you start shopping around. |
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| Published: October 21, 2008 |
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| Getting Serious About Smoke Evacuation |
| Three messages drive the point home to your staff. |
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| Published: October 17, 2008 |
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| Measuring the Future of Endoscopy Sedation |
| A drug and a device continue to spark discussions about safe and effective patient care. |
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| Published: October 16, 2008 |
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| Are Minimally Invasive Joint Replacements More Risky? |
| Short-term studies suggest the potential for complications may be greater with smaller incisions. |
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| Published: October 15, 2008 |
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| Is Obesity a Cause of Same-day Surgical Cancellation? |
| Researcher says outpatient anesthesia has become safer for obese patients. |
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| Published: October 14, 2008 |
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| "Never Event" Rule May Increase Hospital Malpractice Claims |
| Report suggests mandatory reporting of errors could have big impact. |
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| Published: October 13, 2008 |
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| Post-op Pain Relief Extras |
| Why not add a little TLC? |
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| Published: October 10, 2008 |
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| A Specialty Hospital Grows Out of an ASC |
| Despite controversy, some surgery centers are still converting. |
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| Published: October 9, 2008 |
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| Facility Tours Eliminate Scheduling Headaches |
| Showing schedulers around your ORs will solve minor issues before they become major problems. |
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| Published: October 8, 2008 |
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| When Should You Say 'I'm Sorry' to a Patient? |
| Study shows docs are willing to discuss their errors. |
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| Published: October 7, 2008 |
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| What to Do When Counts Go Wrong? |
| OR staffing changes can interfere with accurate sponge counts. |
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| Published: October 3, 2008 |
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| Extra Hours Boost Endo Volume |
| 30 more minutes a day add up in the long run. |
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| Published: October 2, 2008 |
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| California Hospitals Must Curb Facility-acquired Infections |
| New legislation mandates infection control practice improvements. |
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| Published: October 1, 2008 |
