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Needlestick injuries are a persistent problem in the OR, but double gloving can help
Needlesticks and other sharps injuries continue to be a concern for healthcare workers. The International Safety Center has found that more than half of sharps injuries involve devices lacking sharps injury protection (SIP) features and the greatest percentage of all sharps injuries occur in the operating room. -
How COVID-19 is still disrupting supply chain for 4 ASCs
Obtaining the necessary supplies during the pandemic left many ASCs scrambling. Over a year into the pandemic, many ASCs are still struggling to receive the resources they need to function properly. -
How to bolster clinician safety in today’s healthcare environment — Insights on innovative PPE and radiation protection
The tremendous growth of fluoroscopy in the emergency room, as well as during orthopedic, coronary and vascular procedures, has dramatically increased the occupational risk of radiation exposure for surgeons and other healthcare personnel. Since radiation exposure is cumulative over a person’s lifetime and the effects are permanent, protecting clinicians against occupational exposure is a top priority for healthcare organizations. -
Pfizer shot OK'd for kids; more J&J blood clot cases found: 4 COVID-19 vaccine updates
Here are four key updates on the COVID-19 vaccine from the last week: -
Relievant Medsystems names new president and CEO
Medical device company Relievant Medsystems has appointed Tyler Binney as its new president and CEO to help lead the company forward in the treatment of chronic low back pain. -
6 supply chain updates for ASCs
From FDA inspections to blood supply shortages, here are six supply chain updates for ASC leaders: -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Consider outsourcing your sterile processing department to improve infection control and patient safety
At one time it might have been surprising to find out that an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) functioned without an in-house Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Today, it's common to see centers survive and even thrive without them. -
COVID-19 vaccine news update
A summary of significant developments in the last week: -
USPI supply chain strengthened with HealthTrust partnership renewal
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare renewed its five-year partnership with HealthTrust, a national group purchasing organization, according to a May 4 release. -
3 strategies to alleviate nurse burnout in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
As clinician workloads increase, nurse burnout is becoming a major problem in the U.S., further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Novax's shot could be next for FDA approval, US lifts pause on J&J & more: 5 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are five updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Supply chain updates for ASC leaders
From personal protective equipment data to FDA clearances, here are five supply chain updates for ASC leaders: -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Develop patient and provider awareness of the new CMS updates
Building and managing awareness of the shift in procedures offered by your ASC will be critical in attracting talent, supporting your current physician relationships, and ensuring your patients have the information they need to make the best decisions possible. -
J&J resumes doses in EU; booster shots likely needed & more: 4 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are four updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Growbag shortages, Medline looking for buyer & more: 5 supply chain updates for ASCs
There's a global large plastic growbag shortage, and Medline is looking for a buyer that could value the company at $30 billion. -
J&J shot paused after blood clot reports, Moderna's doses 90% effective after 6 months & more: 4 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are four updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
5 supply chain updates for ASCs
The FDA is urging healthcare providers to cease the crisis capacity measures like reusing N95 masks because of an increased domestic supply. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 5 ways to find real savings in report data
Surgery centers can uncover new ways to save money while still supporting quality patient outcomes. -
J&J to oversee Emergent BioSolutions plant; Moderna vials can have 15 doses & more: 6 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are six updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Infections and acquisitions: 5 supply chain updates for ASCs
Here are five supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know:
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