Thought Leaders and Implementation Experts
The COVID-19 pandemic has had rippling effects throughout every aspect of healthcare as we know it. Never before has it been so essential to manage available resources, optimize supply chains, and contain costs to stay afloat. The anesthesia department can be one of...
When it comes to leadership, many organizations hold preconceived notions about interim hires — they may perceive that a temporary assignment isn't enough to meet their organizational goals or that the interim leader’s impermanence demotivates them from learning the...
The sterile processing department (SPD) is one of the most important parts of any operating room (OR). SPD maintains safety and compliance by preventing the contamination of medical equipment when the stakes are high, and even minimal errors can cause significant...
For years, big tech companies have been trailblazers when it comes to creative perks and benefits packages that employees love. Whether it's providing travel stipends, furniture allowances, or even pet care reimbursements, nothing helps an organization attract and...
While every healthcare organization has countless moving parts, the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is vital to its success. Ensuring all equipment and tools are safe for use in an efficient manner requires vigilance, continuing education, and above all, stellar...
It's no secret OR staff are in high-stress positions. The lives of their patients are on the line, and even the smallest mistake has the potential to be catastrophic. This can lead to some frustrations for surgeons when the materials management department sends new...
It’s no secret that surgical departments across the country are experiencing a sharp shift in dynamics concerning anesthesia service providers. Approximately 25% of anesthesia providers have retired in the last 36 months, while MGMA reports a median increase of 24% in...
OR directors and business managers alike are expected to have the tools to develop and present an effective business plan for new services, facilities, equipment, technology, and supplies or staff; however, surgery programs are...
Successfully Negotiating Anesthesia Service Agreements Post-COVID The healthcare environment is constantly changing — and the payment landscape is no exception. As hospitals slowly emerge from COVID, managing precious resources...
How to ‘Restart’ Your Perioperative Department in the COVID-19 Era The pandemic has ushered in a new era of expectation, creativity and spirit of collaboration among healthcare providers. This is especially true of the perioperative department — typically the greatest...
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