Denver anesthesiologists are arguing they are not required to lock up potent surgery anesthetics, despite a 2009 OR theft that left 18 patients infected with hepatitis C, according to a Denver Post report.
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A bill designed to allow Oklahoma legislators to opt out of the state health insurance program has seen limited participation, according to a Tulsa World report.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists continues to receive reports of concerns related to claims submitted under the 5010 transactions standard, according to an ASA release.
Perioperative high inspired oxygen therapy was not found to be beneficial in preventing surgical site infection, according to a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
The Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services provides a free, downloadable poster encouraging handwashing by displaying statistics relating to foodborne illnesses.
The FDA provides a free, downloadable article identifying 10 tips to prevent an accidental medicine overdose.
Kimberly-Clark, as part of its healthcare-associated infections website, provides a free, downloadable poster on performing effective disinfection processes.
Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, said in order to take advantage of the aging population, ophthalmologists need to incorporate refractive cataract surgery, in an OSN Supersite editorial.
Clemson University opened a bioengineering lab at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center's Patewood campus, according to a university news release.
Sen. Dan Coats introduced a bill last week that would clarify the mission of the FDA as well as the regulatory environment, according to a news release.