Risk management can be challenging. We know that we are responsible for “managing risk”, but what does that really mean? In practical terms, we support […]
Feeling Safe about Safe Injection Practices
We have all heard the horror stories…of nurses using used needles and syringes, using unsafe techniques, using the same fluid bags or vials, and other […]
Helping you prepare for emergency prep compliance: practical ways to communicate in an emergency, and build your Alternate Communication Plan
It’s hard to think about “alternate” communication. We are always communicating. We are constantly receiving texts, emails, and phone calls. Now CMS wants […]
My top 10 infection control survey blunders…they may be yours too!
I have the privilege of assisting surgical facilities prepare for surveys. I have seen countless wonderful, clean, well prepared centers where I would feel confident […]
A recipe for credentialing success..
Maintaining credentialing files can be a job in itself. I think it’s the way you approach it. Not unlike a challenging project or recipe, with […]
Don’t let the new humidity rules leave you sweating…
Some of my most challenging days in my surgery center career have been due to temperature and humidity problems in the OR. There have been […]
NTOD is coming…
June 10th is NTOD….National Time Out Day. It may seem like we are bombarded with safe surgical checklists, time out, and correct site language […]
Workplace Violence: Keeping your staff safe
As much as we all gloss over with statistics, I was really surprised when I learned that 50% of all workplace assaults occur to healthcare […]
Feed your hungry in-service binder
In-services. We all know the importance of training our staff, keeping them updated and communicating regularly. If you are like me, You swear you just had […]
Superbugs should only be in scary movies.
If you are anything like me, you sighed out loud in hearing about the outbreaks this week at some care facilities linked to potentially contaminated […]