Infection outbreak investigations are conducted differently in ASCs than they are in inpatient settings, where infection preventionists continuously monitor culture and other lab results, according to Terri Link, BSN.
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Arizona's statewide health information exchange has decided to use NextGen Healthcare's Health Data Hub, a platform for sharing and aggregating patient health data across EHRs, according to a Feb. 25 announcement.
Orthopedists feel like they are spending too much time with paperwork and experiencing EHR burnout like other physicians, yet they maintain a lower level of burnout compared to other physicians, according to Medscape's 2020 orthopedist lifestyle, happiness and burnout report.
ASC software provider HST Pathways is giving all of its customers access to Casetabs' Schedule Sharing technology at no charge, according to a Feb. 25 announcement.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2020 list of 100 best jobs in the U.S., with jobs in the healthcare industry ranking at the top.
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Several ASCs have contacted Infection Control Consulting Services regarding the use of surgical masks and possible shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak, according to a Feb. 19 update from the organization.
Three recent ASC quality updates:
Millennial and Generation Z nurses view relationships, communication and the ability to advance professionally as some of the most important factors for a good work environment, according to a survey commissioned by HCA Healthcare.
The 2020 edition of WalletHub's annual ranking of the healthiest cities in America was released Feb. 10.
The 2020 edition of WalletHub's annual ranking of healthiest cities in America was released Feb. 10.