6 minute read Patient tracking boards provide surgical teams with a clear, real-time view of each patient’s location and status throughout the perioperative process. Centers use them to coordinate staff, reduce delays, and support families waiting for updates. These...
7 minute read Beginning with the CY 2022 Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program (finalized in the FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS rulemaking), CMS added a SAFER Guides measure for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) that is reported as a simple...
4 minute read When I started my OR career, surgical preference cards were hoarded and treated as if they were gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in supplies and setup, and heaven forbid they share that knowledge with coworkers....
9 minute read Electronic health records (EHRs) are finally making themselves a must-have in the Ambulatory Surgery setting. However, convincing some physician owners of the value of this change is not always a walk in the park. We often encounter scenarios where...
8 minute read Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance patient safety. For many facilities, this begins with how patients are tracked throughout their care journey. Traditionally, clinics and...
6 minute read Deciding if your ASC should upgrade to electronic medical records (EMR) or stick with paper is like choosing between keeping an old, reliable car or investing in a new one with the latest technology. Sure, the old car gets you from point A to point B....
