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[Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part series on a new guideline from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding the management of providers who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In last month's issue, we gave you an overview of the guideline, which procedures are at greatest risk of transmission, and the recommendations for infected staff. In this issue, we further explain the new guidelines and discuss how to decide which workers to test.]
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In the past 10 years, there have been about 100 settlements of self-referral and kickback between the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services and health care facilities. Twenty of these cases occurred in the past two years.
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[This special issue of Same-Day Surgery focuses on the most significant infection control issues facing ambulatory surgery managers. In our cover package, we tell you about a recent pilot study that found infection control practices were lacking, and we share lessons learned. Also in this issue, we tell you about a new guideline from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding the management of providers who are infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. We let you know how this guideline will impact your day-to-day practice.]
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[Editor's note: This is the first part of a two-part series on a new guideline from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding health care providers who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In this issue, we give you an overview of what the guideline did and did not include, which procedures are at greatest risk of transmission to patients, and the recommendations for infected staff. In next month's issue, we discuss how to decide which workers to test and further explain the new guideline.]
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[Editor's note: This issue of Same-Day Surgery features a special focus on sexual harassment, bullying, and other intimidating behavior. In terms of sexual harassment, we focus on recent cases among ambulatory staff and what lessons are to be learned. In our stories on bullying and intimidating behavior, we focus on accreditation requirements as well as practical solutions developed by health care providers.]
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(Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part series on the benefits of a marketing director for a surgery center. In this issue, we tell you about the benefits of having a full-time director with a marketing background. In last month's issue, we told you about the successes of a former RN who increased referrals while working part-time as the marketing director.)
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The euphemistic statement "may you live in interesting times" is believed to be an ancient Chinese curse. There is another one that I also think is interesting: "May you come to the attention of those in authority."
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Most outpatient surgery providers would like to do business in a way that is good for the environment, but it certainly is a plus when going green also delivers cost-savings.
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Last year, the highest area of noncompliance for ambulatory surgery centers accredited by The Joint Commission was Waived Testing 05.01.01, the organization maintains records for waived testing. It was the highest area of noncompliance for surgery centers.
