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Health Care Leaders Form Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN)

Monday, at the HIMSS 2024 Global Health Conference, a new consortium of healthcare leaders announced the creation of the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), which aims to operationalize responsible AI principles to improve the quality, safety and...

EPA Rule to Slash EtO Emissions, Reduce Cancer Risk

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a rule that will reduce lifetime cancer risks for people living near commercial sterilization facilities across the country. The final amendments to the air toxics standards for ethylene oxide commercial...

AI Revolutionizes General Surgery, says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in general surgery has surged, promising revolutionary advancements in precision and patient outcomes. AI tools have transformed preoperative planning, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care, enhancing diagnostic...

Study Shows Potential for Using AI Tools to Detect Healthcare-Associated Infections

A new proof-of-concept study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios. The...

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Hybrid ORs

Hybrid ORs

The hybrid operating room is an emerging trend in health care that is worth paying attention to. Hybrid ORs offer significant benefits to both patients and hospitals.

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DEI in the OR

DEI in the OR

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a flashpoint issue across society over the past few years. DEI is defined as policies and programs that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially groups that have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination on the basis of their race, gender, age, religion or ethnicity.

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Surgical Smoke Legislation Update

Surgical Smoke Legislation Update

The health hazards of surgical smoke to patients and perioperative personnel have been well-documented. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) first alert about the potential dangers of surgical smoke was issued more than 35 years ago. 

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Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges

Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges

Fiberoptic flexible endoscopes (FFEs) are some of the most critical pieces of equipment used in operating rooms. This makes proper endoscope cleaning and processing one of the most important perioperative tasks to be performed.

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Price Transparency Rule

Price Transparency Rule

The rule is intended to make it easier for patients to determine the cost of hospital services before they receive them so they can compare prices across hospitals and shop for lower-priced care.

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Patient Safety Trifecta

Patient Safety Trifecta

When it comes to safe instrument processing, the operating room, sterile processing department and infection prevention department form a “patient safety trifecta” that must work together to ensure that patient safety remains the top priority.

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