8 minute read Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance patient safety. For many facilities, this begins with how patients are tracked throughout their care journey. Traditionally, clinics and...
4 minute read When I started my OR career, surgical preference cards were hoarded and treated as if they were gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in supplies and setup, and heaven forbid they share that knowledge with coworkers....
9 minute read Electronic health records (EHRs) are finally making themselves a must-have in the Ambulatory Surgery setting. However, convincing some physician owners of the value of this change is not always a walk in the park. We often encounter scenarios where...
6 minute read Deciding if your ASC should upgrade to electronic medical records (EMR) or stick with paper is like choosing between keeping an old, reliable car or investing in a new one with the latest technology. Sure, the old car gets you from point A to point B....
5 minute read Imagine performing surgery with the wrong tools. It’s beyond ideal. That’s what it feels like when ASCs try to make do with EMRs designed for physician practices and hospitals. They’re clunky and not quite right. We understand. You deserve better....
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com As we plan for 2023, ASCs are doing themselves a disservice by continuing to chart on paper. Between the increased utilization of the ASC space for surgical care and the ever-growing need to communicate...
