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The Joint Commission issues new workplace violence prevention standards

Editor's Note New and revised workplace violence prevention requirements take effect for The Joint Commission-accredited, office-based surgery practices July 1, The Joint Commission announced.  According to the January 16 announcement, which also announced new and revised standards for accredited assisted living communities and nursing care centers, the updates aim to…

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By: Matt Danford
January 16, 2025
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OR Business Management Conference 2025: Groundbreaking opportunity for ASC leaders

Editor's Note For the first time in over a decade, the OR Business Management Conference will feature a dedicated track tailored exclusively to ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders. This highly anticipated event, scheduled for February 10-12, 2025, at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, is designed to address the unique…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
January 15, 2025
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Trends, benchmarks, strategic insights from 2024 ASC activity

Editor's Note This industry report from HST Pathways provides an in-depth analysis of key trends and operational benchmarks for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in 2024, offering actionable insights for nurse leaders. Based on data from 590 ASCs and nearly 3 million patient visits, the report highlights both achievements and persistent…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
January 15, 2025
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Healthcare employment up in December

Editor's Note Healthcare employment in the US rose by 46,000 from December to January, according to a January 10 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That is compared to an overall monthly gain of 256,000 in December. Hospital employment rose by 12,000, according to the data, which also…

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By: Matt Danford
January 10, 2025
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United Surgical Partners agrees to $1.48M settlement in 401(k) fee lawsuit

Editor's Note United Surgical Partners International Inc. has agreed to pay $1.48 million to settle a proposed class action alleging its 401(k) plan charged excessive fees and included costly investment options, according to a motion filed in Texas federal court, Law360 January 6 reports. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
January 8, 2025
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Health system to pilot AI-powered OR cameras; leaders acknowledge privacy challenges

Editor's Note UC San Diego Health plans to pilot artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled camera systems to enhance patient safety, addressing risks like falls and bedsores, but leaders are also acknowledging challenges related to patient consent, compliance, and privacy. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the news January 5. According to the article,…

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By: Matt Danford
January 6, 2025
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Visual management supports perioperative Lean efforts

Takeaways • Visual management (VM) tools support Lean efforts, leading to improved quality and efficiency. • VM boards provide an overview of processes, facilitate problem solving, and promote staff-manager collaboration. • Other VM tools such as color coding and customized instrument trays can help reduce errors and save money. Lean…

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By: Cynthia Saver, MS, RN
January 1, 2025
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Why active implants demand proactive management

What happens when a surgeon uses the monopolar instrument set on 30-W coagulation mode to create an upper midline incision in a patient with a pacemaker? Pacemaker function is interrupted, causing a heart block that results in hemodynamic instability—or at least, this is what could happen without taking the necessary…

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By: Mary A. Marvin, APRN-BC and Jill Teubel, MSN, RN
January 1, 2025
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Mastering CMS regulations: How to ensure a finding-free Joint Commission survey

Takeaways • Requirements for improvement and condition level deficiency findings have been trending up in recent The Joint Commission surveys. • The scoring trends and OR hot spots focus on infection control, medication management, national patient safety goals, post-surgical electronic health record tracers, and transplant (tissue) safety. • Federal regulations,…

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By: Uyen Vo, BSN, MBA
January 1, 2025
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Surgical legislation advocacy focuses on safety, access

“Surgeons are the only people trained to provide surgery—life-saving care," says Carrie Zlatos, chief of legislative and political affairs at the American College of Surgeons (ACS). "They are an essential element of a community-based healthcare system. Regardless of where you live, everyone should have access to full quality surgical care.”…

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By: Brita Belli
January 1, 2025
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