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Results from the survey showed compliance with some surgical smoke control practices has increased; however, compliance with other control measures has been mixed, suggesting a need for interventions to boost compliance, according to a study published in the AORN Journal.…
Researchers found a higher incidence of blood on hands after surgery with single gloving than double gloving, suggesting double gloving may provide additional protection against transmission of bloodborne pathogens during surgery, according to research published in the AORN Journal. Read…
Associated Surgical Center of Dearborn in Dearborn Heights, Mich., has submitted a letter of intent for a certificate of need to add one operating room, according to a Crain's Detroit Business report.
In a Feb. 23 webinar titled "4 Simple Steps to Improved Supplier Contracting, Negotiations and Costs at Your ASC," Andy Davis, director of development for S4, and Chris Klassen, vice president of supply chain for Surgical Care Affiliates and S4,…
ZOLL Medical Corp., a developer of medical devices and software solutions based in Massachusetts, will be acquired by Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Corp. for approximately $2.21 billion, according to a news release.
Editor's note: This article by Tony Mira, president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, an anesthesia & pain management billing and practice management services company, originally appeared in Anesthesia Business Consultants eAlerts, a free electronic newsletter. Sign-up to receive this…
STERIS Corp. has received FDA's 510(k) clearance for software modifications to its System 1E liquid chemical sterilant processing system, according to a FDA report and a MEDCity report.
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA, president of Ambulatory Alliances, and Stuart Katz, MBA, FACHE, director of TMC Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery in Tucson, Ariz., discuss 10 reasons physicians take ASC-eligible cases to other facilities.
Gastroenterologist Oluwagbenga Serrano, MD, has opened a practice in Lakeside, Ariz., according to a White Mountain Independent report.