Category: Features

In today’s technology-centric world, most people expect their various tech devices to be able to communicate with each other.

Each year, when CMS issues updates to its final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) for the coming year, it includes updates to the data collection, data submission and program administration requirements ASCs need to be in compliance with Medicare’s ASCQR reporting program.

It’s critical that health care organizations and nurse managers do everything they can to reduce instances of bullying in order to help reduce levels of burnout among OR nurses.

Whether it’s in the workplace or at home, poor health, unsafe practices and high stress can take a toll on OR nurses.

Despite technological advances and a growing awareness of the problem, infections remain a serious issue in many hospital operating rooms today.