Results from a Michigan regional collaborative improvement program suggests collaborations between hospitals and physicians can lead to significant quality improvements and cost-savings, according to a study to be published in Health Affairs.
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Study results showed alcohol sanitizer containing viacydin improves antimicrobial efficacy and is well-tolerated by users, according to research published in AJIC Journal.
The following article is written by Daren Smith, RN, director of clinical services, for Surgical Management Professionals. We are all practiced and prepared for the fire and the loss of power at our surgery centers but what about other…
The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers has issued a statement in response to a report from the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute which shared concerning findings of violations posing threats to patient safety in 51 licensed ASCs,…
Study findings suggest telemedicine intensive care unit coverage can help decrease ICU mortality and length-of-stay, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Researchers suggest there is a need for standardizing evidence-based practices into state guidelines in order to minimize provider-to-patient transmission of bloodborne pathogens, according to a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
Research results suggest that although no one factor is associated with improving healthcare worker influenza vaccination rates, 'sustained' management attention can help increase compliance, according to a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
Jennifer Hunara, administrator of the Surgery Center of Allentown (Pa.), manages one of ASCOA's largest and most profitable surgery centers. For three straight years, the center has achieved inspections without a single deficiency with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Ms.…
The following article is written by Joyce Thomas, senior vice president, operations, for Regent Surgical Health. Do you remember the "good ol days" of traveling? A time when we could schedule our airplane trip and get a real ticket prior…
Random inspections by the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services of 91 surgical practices and ambulatory surgical centers have revealed concerning findings including 25 of the facilities posing "immediate jeopardy" to patient safety, according to a report on NJ.com…