Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the recall of Sentec Percussionaire’s Phasitron 5 In-Line Valve—a component of the manufacturer’s Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV) therapy system—a Class 1, the most severe category indicating serious risk of injury or death.   According to the agency’s October 2…

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Editor's Note Spatial computing technology could enhance surgical precision and ergonomics, according to a September 16 announcement published in EurekAlert! The report covers how surgeons at UC San Diego Health are pioneering the use of Apple Vision Pro in the OR to evaluate its potential for displaying medical imaging, vital…

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Editor's Note Four consecutive months of reduced health system margins have resulted in significant layoffs and restructuring in top leadership, Becker’s Hospital Review reported September 30. According to the article, which cites Strata Decision Technology's August Healthcare Industry Financial Benchmarks report, average health system margins fell to 1.9% in August,…

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Editor's Note The shuttering of a critical Baxter International manufacturing plant in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene could put significant stress on already strained healthcare supply chain, according to an October 1 report in Axios. According to the article, the facility is a critical production center for produces intravenous…

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Editor's Note A joint communication from AORN and the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP, a strategic partner of AORN) provides advice and resources for affiliated healthcare professionals who could be impacted by the recent strike by port workers across major US shipping ports. Issued September 30, the statement…

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Editor's Note Multiple surgeries can spur gradual cognitive decline in older adults, according to recent research from the University of Sydney. Published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity and detailed in a September 27 university announcement, the study followed nearly half a million adults aged 40 to 69 over 20 years…

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Editor's Note Starting October 1, US hospitals participating in Medicare's Inpatient Quality Reporting Program will need to report adherence to 25 patient safety best practices, as mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). According to a September 4 report from the Association of Health Care Journalists, the…

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As perioperative nurse leaders, you are no strangers to change. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, so are the demands on surgical teams and leadership. At OR Manager, we are committed to growing alongside you. As a trusted source for operational and business insights, our role is to adapt…

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For many healthcare facilities, operational costs are steadily rising, and no clearcut solution is in sight. However, some hospital systems are gradually reclaiming control over their budgets by finding ways to stabilize their finances and improve workforce morale. During the pandemic, many hospitals turned to short-term contract labor as a…

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Takeaways • OR leaders’ satisfaction with many work factors has increased significantly. • Financial compensation has improved slightly for many leaders. • OR leaders supervise more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees than last year. OR leaders are more satisfied in their work compared to a year ago, and their earnings have…

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