News and Notes

In a recent newsletter, The Joint Commission announced that it will return to unannounced onsite surveys effective March 15.

Healthmark Industries’ clinical affairs team has announced the creation of 13 training programs that will be offered for vendors and manufacturer representatives to satisfy vendor credentialing requirements.

An interim director of surgical services is familiar with unpredictability. In a new assignment, the needs of the OR, often disparate, compete for their attention. Prioritizing what to execute first is a delicate balancing act.

Asensus Surgical Inc. (formerly TransEnterix Inc.) has received an additional FDA clearance for the Senhance Surgical System which allows for indication expansion in general surgery in the United States. A news release states that Asensus Surgical’s technology...

Fusion Robotics LLC, a spinal robotics and navigation company has received 510(k) clearance to market its 3D imaging compatible navigation and robotic targeting system for spine surgery in the U.S. market.

ECRI and oneSOURCE Document Management Services have announced a joint collaboration focused on improving medical device safety and responsiveness of health care facilities.