Same-Day Surgery – November 1, 2012
November 1, 2012
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Avoid nightmares with temp workers — Take steps now, and avoid liability
If you hire a doctor, you can check to see if there have been any sanctions. If you need a driver for a semi, you can found out if he or she ever failed a drug and alcohol screen. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Environment dictates how you should manage
Mary Parker Follett, described as an influential social commentator and writer in the early 20th century, defined management as "the art of getting things done through people." She described management as philosophy. -
How will reform changes impact your clinicians?
There has been a lot of talk about how healthcare reform will impact facilities, but how will the way physicians, nurses, and other providers care for patients on a day-to-day basis be impacted? -
MedPAC letter calls for ASC cost reporting
In September, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) responded to the proposed ambulatory surgery center (ASC) payment rule by calling for cost reporting for all ASCs, according to the ASC Association (ASCA). -
CMS 'never pay' rule is game-changer for CFOs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) no longer will pick up the tab for preventable surgical site infections (SSIs) following cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures, including pacemaker and defibrillator implants. -
Gold Star Award: SDS names Overholt winner of Gold Star award
Bergein Frederick Overholt, MD, of Knoxville, TN, has been name a winner of Same-Day Surgery's Gold Star award as part of its 35th anniversary celebration. SDS is awarding Gold Stars to outstanding leaders and innovators in the outpatient surgery field. -
Millions have HCV — What about surgeons?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended that millions of Baby Boomers born from 1945 to 1965 get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) so they can take advantage of new treatment options and reduce transmission of the leading cause of liver transplants. -
A gentler, kinder prep for virtual colonoscopy?
One of the most unpleasant aspects of colorectal cancer screening for many patients is the amount of laxative they must drink the night before. Some become so anxious about drinking so much liquid that they avoid the entire procedure, which puts them at risk of undiagnosed cancer. -
Pediatrics fare better with this ACL technique
A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. -
Top performers named on key quality measures
A new quality report from The Joint Commission includes 620 hospitals that are leading the way nationally in using evidence-based care processes closely linked to positive patient outcomes.