CURRENT ISSUE September 2022 Table of Contents Editor’s Page: Always Striving for Excellence OR Excellence Awards – The Best of the Best Profiles of Surgical Success OR Excellence Awards – Patient Safety: The Job That Never Ends At Eye 35 ASC, process improvement is always top of mind for leadership and staff. OR Excellence Awards – Employee Safety: Safety and Satisfaction Go Hand in Hand By investing heavily in the well-being of its staff, Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center is improving the care of its patients. OR Excellence Awards – Infection Prevention: SSI-Free for Nearly Three Years Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital’s sterling record is the result of teamwork, proactivity and an all-encompassing patient-first philosophy. OR Excellence Awards – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Committed to Creating a Welcoming Environment Emory Healthcare is establishing a workplace culture built on openness, respect and empathy. OR Excellence Awards – Pain Control: No Pain, Plenty of Gain Cedar Orthopaedic Surgery Center follows three simple directives to keep patients comfortable during and after total joint replacements. OR Excellence Awards – Patient Satisfaction: Unforgettable Education Staff at White Rock Medical Center provide patients with memorable post-op care instructions. OR Excellence Awards – Financial Management: Living the Mission St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center uses cost savings to help care for the less fortunate in their community. OR Excellence Awards – Environmental Stewardship: Going Green Is a Mindset Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s blue wrap recycling effort boosted unity, awareness and motivation among the OR staff. Designed With Total Joints in Mind Surgery centers with the right mix of form and function will keep pace with the hottest trend in outpatient orthopedic surgery. Speed Up Room Turnovers Teamwork and a standardized approach improve cleaning efficiencies without cutting corners. Trend to Watch: Boost Staff Recruitment and Retention Finding and keeping top talent has taken on increased importance during these challenging times. What’s Lurking in the OR Air? Airborne particulate matter has the potential to contaminate surgical wounds and cause post-op infections. Surgery on the Big Screen Large monitors displaying brilliant ultra-high-def images are transforming surgical care. The Latest on Flexible Endoscope Care New guidance focuses on proper storage and the adequate drying of internal channels. Ideas That Work: Give Patients a Post-Prick Prize Practical pearls from your colleagues Ideas That Work: Prompt Your Staff to Be Mindful of Their Mood Practical pearls from your colleagues Ideas That Work: ‘Please Place All OR Trash on the Belt’ Practical pearls from your colleagues Ideas That Work: Help Patients Get to Their Appointments Practical pearls from your colleagues Ideas That Work: Color-Code to End Confusion Practical pearls from your colleagues How to ‘Screen In’ Job Candidates Sell your facility to everyone who interviews for a position on your staff. Proposed Medicare Fare Hike Disappointing Experts warn the 2.7% increase would not keep pace with inflation. Easing Anxious Patients Therapeutic touch is an alternative method used to improve outcomes. Thinking of Buying: Endoscope Storage Cabinets Size, capacity and drying method are the most important features. The 2nd Annual Paula Awards Once again, it’s time to recognize surgery’s not-so-obvious stars. DID YOU SEE THIS?
