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Bold moves in the OR: Perioperative leaders size up 2025 amid turbulent first quarter

Why reflect on the past? Reflection anchors strategy and revitalizes purpose. Since the start of the year, the economy has been unstable, regulations have been in flux, and the livelihood of many is being put through grueling tests. But reflecting on the triumphs of past years shows that under the right leadership, we can adapt, grow, and come out stronger on the other side. Recent wins have been significant: labor shortages gave way to various creative staffing models, overcapacity in hospitals spearheaded today’s booming outpatient surgery market, and professional burnout incentivized investments in innovative technology to ease administrative workloads.

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How dialogue, data bridge the OR-SPD information gap

In the OR, precision and focus can mean the difference between life and death. However, surgical patient outcomes hinge on more than the competence of those working in these inherently intense environments

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Nurse credentialing pioneers swap exams for perioperative experiences

Becoming a perioperative nurse generally does not require certification. However, expectations can change quickly for those hoping to climb the career ladder. For some, expectations are also changing for how knowledge and skills should be assessed. Rather than taking an exam, this subset of specialty nurses earn certification by submitting curated showcases of real-world work experience.

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Bye-bye, SSI: Nurse-led decolonization protocol pays off

Imagine completely eliminating surgical site infections (SSIs) without significantly disrupting perioperative workflows. At Magic Valley Regional Medical Center (MVMC), a mid-sized community hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, a nurse-led pilot project accomplished just that for breast and colorectal surgeries. As for other procedures, overall infection rates are down by nearly half.

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AHA urges HHS to cut regulations that burden hospitals and staff

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate or ease a variety of federal regulations, arguing that excessive administrative rules drive up costs, reduce patient…

Commentary: Overlooking, underfunding perioperative mental health threatens patients

Amid a lack of focus and lack of resources on perioperative mental health, alleviating patient anxiety and preventing poor surgical outcomes requires creative solutions. This is the central argument of a May 12 commentary in…

Study: Fewer men undergo unnecessary prostate cancer surgery amid rise in active surveillance

Prostate cancer surgeries for low-risk patients have plummeted since 2010, signaling major progress in reducing overtreatment, according to an April 29 announcement from the University of Michigan. University researchers reportedly found that the proportion of…