Since the 2010 passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, the number of hospitals using electronic medical record systems (EMRs) has risen to 96% from 12%.
Brian WathaOctober 28, 2020
Sterile Processing is the foundation for patient safety in procedural areas. Proper preparation for required equipment and instruments is imperative and contributes to infection free best outcomes.
Surgical DirectionsAugust 31, 2020
The Central Sterile Processing Department (CSP) plays a key role in the clinical outcomes of patient surgical experiences
Lee HedmanAugust 24, 2020
Timely elective patient preparation is a must for the future success of the US hospital.
Dr. Tom BlascoAugust 13, 2020
With the surge in COVID-19 cases in many states, many hospitals who were spared the first wave of the pandemic
Surgical DirectionsJuly 24, 2020
Your surgical department’s day to day operations depend heavily on your Surgical Information Management System (SIMS) receiving ongoing maintenance to keep databases current.
Surgical DirectionsJune 29, 2020
“What can be done to ensure we have safe, clean and COVID-19 free instruments and equipment from our Sterile Processing departments”?
Surgical DirectionsJune 4, 2020
Over the past ten weeks hospitals, ASCs, and physician offices have seen a decline in physical patient visit volume between 50-90%.
Joshua MillerMay 18, 2020
This point in time is quite different than what we imagined for the year 2020. The Coronavirus has significantly impacted the healthcare world.
Lee HedmanMay 13, 2020
