Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Stories
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What Is Dedicated MRI, and Why Does It Matter to Patient Care?
Innovation in the field of Diagnostic imaging technology has continued to advance over recent years, and with this brings more solutions and services accessible to Clinicians that allow for Radiology Departments, Imaging Centers, and In-Office facilities to expand the range of tools used to diagnose and care for their patient population. -
4 ASC quality reporting resources
There are several resources available for ASCs to measure their quality through surveys and evaluations. -
Allegheny Health Network ASCs recognized for patient safety
Four ASCs in Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network have been awarded the 2021 I Am Patient Safety award by the Patient Safety Authority, an independent state agency in Pennsylvania. -
Surgeries should be delayed 7 weeks after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, study suggests
Patients who have COVID-19 should delay getting a surgical procedure at least seven weeks because of increased postoperative death rates, according to a study published March 9 in Anesthesia. -
Patients prefer face-to-face conversations about cost of care before surgery, study says
Patients prefer to have in-person discussions about cost of care before their procedures, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. -
Here are the ASCs that won a 2020 APEX Quality Award
SPH Analytics' APEX Quality Award is given to centers that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence. More than 60 ASCs received the award for 2020. -
How weight-bearing MRIs can improve patient care: 2 experts weigh in
Weight-bearing MRIs can improve patient care and experience at no extra cost. -
How in-house testing can bolster operations at your ASC — 5 takeaways
Adding in-house testing to an ASC's list of services requires the right research, application and integration processes. While there are challenges with implementing new testing protocols, they can lead to substantial benefits for your practice, including improved consultations, better outcomes and greater efficiency. -
Best practices to improve surgery center efficiency from a New York ASC's director of nursing
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of efficiency in the surgery center setting. Jill Trotta, BSN, RN, director of nursing at Hudson Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center in Middletown, N.Y., shared some best practices her center has implemented. -
Are your quality improvement projects effective? How a California ASC makes sure
ASCs constantly aim to provide better patient care with quality improvement projects. But how do they know if the changes make a difference? -
Company that links employer health plans to surgery centers closes $40M round
Carrum Health closed a $40 million series A funding round led by Tiger Global Management, the company announced Jan. 7. -
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine's side effects — 5 questions answered
As the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out to healthcare workers, some still have questions about its safety and side effects. -
18 best ASCs in North Carolina: Newsweek ranking
Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including North Carolina. -
3 USPI-affiliated surgery centers win 2020 excellence award
Seven ASCs were among Press Ganey's 2020 Pinnacle of Excellence Award winners, including three affiliated with United Surgical Partners International. -
Leapfrog taking 2nd crack at ASC survey in 2021 — 6 notes on the proposed changes
The Leapfrog Group's 2020 ASC and outpatient survey didn't sit well with administrators, who told Becker's ASC Review that they found its conclusions "disheartening" and off-base. Now, the healthcare safety ratings company has revealed proposed changes for 2021. -
27 best ASCs in Pennsylvania: Newsweek ranking
Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including Pennsylvania. -
System deploying contact tracing, compliance tech at 10 ASCs
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health is expanding its use of technology for electronic hand hygiene monitoring, contract tracing and equipment tracking, according to a Nov. 30 announcement. -
Surgery takes biggest share of medical malpractice claims — 7 insights
Surgery and procedure-related allegations make up the biggest share of medical malpractice claims, according to an October report by Coverys, a provider of medical professional liability insurance. -
Joint Commission's new educational campaign pushes patients to advocate for themselves in surgery
A new educational campaign from The Joint Commission is encouraging patients to advocate for safer surgery, according to a Nov. 17 press release. -
Physicians' 5 major concerns about patient care delays
As of late September, 74 percent of physicians were noticing patients delaying necessary care due to the pandemic, according to a survey conducted by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.
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