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What Surgeons Want in Their Staplers
What surgeons want in their staplers. It's a short list: no malfunctions and no leakage.
Ideas That Work: Dictation Number
Track Op notes easily with this Idea That Works from Houston, Texas.
Federal Investigators Cite ASC Where Joan Rivers Went Into Cardiac Arrest for Multiple Violations
Federal investigators cite ASC where Joan Rivers went into cardiac arrest for multiple violations. From failing to obtain informed consent and identify deteriorating vital signs to snapping cellphone photos of Ms. Rivers while she was unconscious, Yorkvil
Nurse Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patients Under Anesthesia
Nurse charged with sexually assaulting patients under anesthesia. At least 4 victims were allegedly assaulted with other incidents being investigated.
Widow Blames Anesthesiologist for Husband's Death
Widow blames anesthesiologist for husband's death. Husband might have chosen to have interscalene block while conscious, she says.
Recalled Hip Implants Costing Stryker More Than $1.4 Billion
Recalled hip implants costing Stryker more than $1.4 billion. Settlement will resolve thousands of patient lawsuits.
Mass. Nurses Union Objects to Mandatory Flu Shots
Massachusetts nurses union objects to mandatory flu shots. Can employees opt out of Boston hospital's vaccination program?
Are Kimberly-Clark's Impenetrable Gowns Truly Impenetrable?
Are Kimberly-Clark's impenetrable gowns truly impenetrable? Class action lawsuit accuses the company of false marketing.
Johns Hopkins, CDC Team Up to Provide Ebola Training for Providers
Johns Hopkins, CDC team up to provide Ebola training for providers. Three modules will be available on CDC website.
CMS Issues 2015 Payment Rates for ASCs and Hospitals
CMS issues 2015 payment rates for ASCs and hospitals. Medicare's final rule includes slight increases over proposed rates.
Check Out This Slideshow From OR Excellence
Check out this slideshow from OR Excellence. The learning and fun never stopped in the Big Easy.
Don't Wait to Register for ASC-8
Don't wait to register for ASC-8. Only 1 in 5 Medicare-certified ASCs are ready to report flu vaccination data.
Is Joan Rivers's Daughter Suing Endoscopy Clinic for Wrongful Death?
Is Joan Rivers' daughter suing endoscopy clinic for wrongful death? Melissa Rivers hires high-profile attorneys, will likely file multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
How to Handle Ebola Biohazardous Waste
How to handle Ebola biohazardous waste. Group of organizations releases 5 recommendations on Ebola waste sterilization.
Do You Recommend Prehab to Your Patients?
Do you recommend prehab to your patients? Study: Patients who follow pre-surgery program have an edge on rehab-only patients.
Hospitals Waste Millions in Unused Surgical Supplies
Hospitals waste millions in unused surgical supplies. Resource-poor countries can use those items you throw in the trash.
Woman Sues Illinois Hospital, Claims Dirty Endoscopes Infected Dozens
Woman sues Illinois hospital, slaims dirty endoscopes infected dozens. CDC investigation recently tied hospital to a superbug outbreak.
OR Excellence in Pictures
OR Excellence 2014 in pictures. Memorable conference sights from our time in New Orleans.
Should Unaccompanied Patients Be Able to Take a Taxi After Surgery?
Should unaccompanied patients be able to take a taxi after surgery? Readers sound off on discharge instructions.
2,610 Hospitals Facing Medicare Payment Cuts for Excessive Readmissions
2,610 hospitals facing Medicare payment cuts for excessive readmissions. Medicare's reimbursement penalties reaching record levels in fiscal 2015.