Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC, Author at HST Pathways

How to Convince Your Physician Owners to Switch to an EHR

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Jun 12, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR, HST eChart

4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ Electronic health records (EHRs) are finally making themselves a must-have in the Ambulatory Surgery setting. However, convincing some physician owners of the...

Are you familiar with the SAFER Guides?

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | May 12, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Compliance, HST eChart, Patient Safety

4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ When it comes to a facility disaster plan, we are all aware of the requirements, policies, and procedures needed. However, one plan that is less well-known and often gets...

Patient Safety Awareness Week: Reducing Errors and Improving Safety

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Mar 14, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Patient Safety

4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 13-19) is recognized annually by the  Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to spotlight safety concerns. This week is an...

Using Preference Cards to Lower Supply Costs

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Feb 21, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, EMR/EHR, HST eChart, HST Practice Management, Supply Chain Management

3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ When I started my OR career, physician preferences were hoarded and secured as if gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in...