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UCSF research offers hospitals a way to track and ultimately reduce the risks of surgical complications

As part of the strategic alliance between Joint Commission and the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) to improve global healthcare, the organizations announce today the recipients of their inaugural Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)®...

Nanosonics Inc. recently released the trophon3 system and trophon2 Plus, a software upgrade available for the trophon2 device. The trophon device is the only automated HLD system for ultrasound probes that uses hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to deliver consistent, reliable...

Apella recently launched Apella Horizon, building out its real-time AI platform to include proactive scheduling and capacity optimization for surgical teams. With Horizon, Apella is the first and only solution to bring together real-time OR management, scheduling optimization, and workflow efficiency insights within a single platform powered by computer vision and predictive AI.

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection underscores the critical role of double gloving and indicator systems in reducing the risk of undetected glove breaches during surgery. The scoping review study was conducted by researchers from...

Quality In Flow (QinFlow) has released the Warrior AC Station – its newest blood and fluid warming solution engineered to meet the demanding needs of operating rooms (ORs) and intensive care units (ICUs). Part of the Warrior technology platform, the next-generation AC Station expands QinFlow’s mission to deliver simple, high-performance and versatile warming solutions across the entire continuum of care.