Same-Day Surgery 2013-07-01

Government to surgery providers: ‘Be perfect, or be very afraid’

(This is the first part of a two-part series on avoiding liability with documentation, see story, below. This month, we discuss the case of a surgeon who was charged and jailed regarding mistakes he made in the medical record that did not impact billing. Next month, well cover the specific lessons that can be learned from the case.)

SDS offers best tips: Don’t get sued

OSHA wants to know about your competencies

This is the second part of a two-part series on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Last month, we focused on education and training. This month, we’ll discuss sharps safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials, plus more.

Bedside alarms reduced up to 74% in some units

This is part 2 of a two-part series on alarm fatigue. In last months issue we discussed how to reduce alarm fatigue. In this months issue, we tell you how The Johns Hopkins Hospital reduced alarms up to 74% in some areas.

Same-Day Surgery Manager: Don’t sue me! 5 tips to stop it from happening

Most of us cringe at thought of someone suing us. How rude! But it does happen, and we all need to be reminded of what to do to protect ourselves.

6 tips to avoid wrong-site surgery

A patient needed repair of a right hip fracture. The site was marked by the patient, and the OR team performed a surgical pause. However, the patients left hip was draped and prepped, and the surgery proceeded on that side. After the incision had been made, the error was realized. The incision was sutured, the patient was repositioned, and the surgery resumed on the right side.

Meds still being given to the wrong patients

Is your staff following the 8 rights?

Rising number of claims filed by obese patients

In a recent multi-specialty review of claims, The Doctors Company, a Napa, CA- based medical malpractice insurer, noted an increase in the number of claims filed by patients who were overweight or obese, reports chief patient safety officer Robin Diamond, JD, RN.

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OSHA wants to know about your competencies

This is the second part of a two-part series on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Last month, we focused on education and training. This month, well discuss sharps safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials, plus more.

Tips for OSHA Compliance

Robotic surgery problems can involve facilities

We discuss the case of a surgeon investigated for his robotic surgeries and how the facility became involved.

Same-Day Surgery – July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013