June 2020
AORN Expo 2021 Moves to August
Perioperative nurses are making plans to meet up in Orlando next summer.
Published: June 23, 2020
CMS Issues Updated Reopening Recommendations
The guidance aims to ensure elective surgeries continue to resume safely
Published: June 16, 2020
4 Million Surgeries Canceled Due to COVID-19
Facilities are ramping up efforts to chip away at the backlog of cases.
Published: June 11, 2020
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May 2020
When Can Vendor Reps Return to ORs?
New recommendations support their safe reentry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: May 22, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak Reignites Feud Between Anesthesia Groups
It's the latest chapter in a decades-old turf war between well-intentioned professionals.
Published: May 7, 2020
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April 2020
Outpatient ORs Reopening for Business
Surgical professionals begin preparing for the gradual return of elective cases canceled during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published: April 18, 2020
HHS Clarifies Conditions for COVID-19 Grants
Terms for ASCs to keep federal money aren't as restrictive as they may have seemed.
Published: April 16, 2020
CMS Issues Coronavirus Infection Control Guidance
Recommendations include how outpatient facilities can help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Published: April 11, 2020
FDA Backs Converting Anesthesia Machines to Ventilators
The move addresses critical shortages of machines needed for COVID-19 patients.
Published: April 10, 2020
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