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
by OR Today Magazine | Feb 1, 2024
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.
READ MORESurgical Smoke Legislation Update
by OR Today Magazine | Jan 1, 2024
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.
READ MOREEndoscope Reprocessing Challenges
by OR Today Magazine | Dec 1, 2023
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.
READ MOREPrice Transparency Rule
by OR Today Magazine | Nov 1, 2023
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.
READ MOREPatient Safety Trifecta
by OR Today Magazine | Oct 1, 2023
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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