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Using Surgery Center Design to Fix Common ASC Mishaps
A few months ago, Becker’s ASC Review posted this article on top 10 errors that occur in most ambulatory surgery centers. By making some small modifications in surgery center design, many of these mishaps can be avoided. Using medical construction models, you can increase efficiency. Think about renovations in patient waiting areas, operating rooms, or nurse stations. By implementing smart healthcare design, you improve workflow, which in turn prevents accidents.
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Medical Facility Breakdown Avoided, thanks to maintenance advice
Medical Facility Management Breakdown Avoided, thanks to maintenance advice A medical facility narrowly prevented a major crisis, thanks to advice from a reliability-centered maintenance expert. As featured in Health Facilities Management magazine, a hospital administrator spoke about a situation several years back when teamwork and strategic equipment repair helped to avoid what might have…
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Is Surgical Smoke in the Operating Room really a Problem?
Is Surgical Smoke in the Operating Room really a Problem?Decades of evidence point to surgical smoke caused by electrocautery equipment as an increased health risk for healthcare workers in the operating room. More states are pushing to improve health standards for ASC staff in eliminating toxins that are released during many surgeries. In a 2020 article published by The Joint Commission, Helen…
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2021 Joint Commission Ambulatory Survey: Tips and Resources
2021 Joint Commission Ambulatory Survey: Tips and ResourcesIf you’re a Joint Commission accredited healthcare facility manager, then be prepared for a visit. The JC ambulatory surveys occur once every three years, visiting thousands of ASC’s on-site to check quality and safety processes and standards. Resources such as the Joint Commission 2021 Comprehensive Accreditation Manuals are…