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My, How Things Have Changed

by OR Today Magazine | Apr 1, 2026

I recently reviewed a number of articles on the evolution of Ambulatory Surgery including the recent thought-provoking article, “The ASC Surge”, in the Winter 2026 issue of OR Today.1 These articles prompted some reflection on the evolution of ambulatory surgery. When I began working in perioperative nursing in the mid-1980s our total joint cases, whether knees or hips, had a lengthy inpatient hospital stay. In comparison, total knee arthroplasties are now routinely scheduled as outpatient procedures for healthy patients and outpatient hip replacements are possible for some patients.

ASCQC Provides Valuable Tools to ASCs

by OR Today Magazine | Apr 1, 2026

The ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC) brings together leaders from across the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) community – such as associations like the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), accrediting organizations, management companies and state associations – to advance patient safety and quality of care in surgery centers.

Transitioning to a 14-Day Endoscope Hang Time

by OR Today Magazine | Apr 1, 2026

How long do you hang your endoscopes after processing? In the latest episode of the Below the Hospital podcast, host Garland-Rhea Grisby Sr. sat down with Margaret Gilman, director of infection prevention in the department of quality and safety at Nemours Children’s Health to discuss her facility’s transition to a 14-day hang time and the research that backed it up.

Cardinal Health Recalls Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pad

by Staff Reports | Mar 31, 2026

Cardinal Health has issued a voluntary recall for select lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis.

Premier Anesthesia Forms Strategic Partnership with City of Hope Phoenix

by Staff Reports | Mar 30, 2026

Premier Anesthesia, a leading, privately held anesthesia practice management firm, has announced a new partnership with City of Hope Phoenix Cancer Center, marking its expansion into the Arizona healthcare market and enhancing its commitment to comprehensive cancer care.

Parrish Healthcare Selects MEDITECH Expanse for Unified Patient Record

by Staff Reports | Mar 30, 2026

Parrish Healthcare recently announced a major step in its digital evolution by signing for MEDITECH Expanse, which will unite Parrish Medical Center and its ambulatory clinics on a single, integrated Electronic Health Record. The not-for-profit community hospital and care network will look to MEDITECH Expanse to help support sustainable, comprehensive care across its local community.

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Industry Insights

My, How Things Have Changed

ASCQC Provides Valuable Tools to ASCs

Transitioning to a 14-Day Endoscope Hang Time

Cardinal Health Recalls Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pad

Premier Anesthesia Forms Strategic Partnership with City of Hope Phoenix

Parrish Healthcare Selects MEDITECH Expanse for Unified Patient Record

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