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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and its related organization, the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic to transform how anesthesia data are collected and used to improve patient care. Powered by...
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Surfacide recently launched its Helios+ UV-C System, the first whole room microbial reduction device to receive a 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Helios+ sets a new standard by utilizing 3 emitters in a single cycle to achieve whole...
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At the Kilmer 2025 Conference in Orlando, a compelling discussion unfolded on the transformative impact of research grants provided by the AAMI Foundation. The conversation, hosted by Brian Stallard, director of AAMI News, featured Ralph Basile of the AAMI Foundation and guest Dr. William Levia, a two-time Kilmer grant recipient whose research is pushing boundaries in infection prevention and medical device safety.
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According to the American Hospital Association, more than two-thirds of surgeries at community hospitals in the U.S. are now outpatient procedures.1 This shift is a big win for patients, offering faster recovery times and lower costs. Patients expect a smooth procedure, a hassle-free recovery, and clear communication – but short stays and limited contact with healthcare providers often leave them on their own to interpret post-op instructions and unsure about post-operative symptoms.
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At the end of World War II, diploma programs were the most common pre-licensure education programs; the schools were closely linked to the hospitals which administered the programs. At its peak, Toledo Ohio had eight diploma schools and each was affiliated with a hospital in the city. These programs placed an emphasis on developing clinical skills and much of the coursework was delivered on the hospital campus.
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Unfortunately, many nursing schools have reduced or eliminated exposure to perioperative nursing. A prevailing misconception – fueled by an overemphasis on standardized testing – is that perioperative nursing doesn’t utilize the nursing process and is therefore not “real” nursing. This view is not only inaccurate but detrimental.
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