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How To Read the Oralert Oral Fluid Screen
You’ve collected the correct specimen amount and you are about to see the results. Since you have already done the hard part, collecting the sample using the sponge applicator, you now need to inse…
Wisdom Teeth Recovery: What to Expect After Surgery
We'll tell you how long it takes and what you should expect in recovering from a wisdom teeth extraction.
3 reasons why homecare is a good option for your loved ones
Not long ago, when an older adult needed additional time to recover from surgery, the only options available were relying on the care provided by family members or spending time
Oral cancer screening: To charge or not to charge?
Do we charge our patients for our enhanced oral cancer screening, do we only bill insurance, or do we screen for free as a service to our patients?
Alzheimer's After Surgery — Was It the Anesthesia?
"After my mother's surgery, she did not seem the same mentally. Have you ever heard of anesthesia causing or triggering Alzheimer's?"
Benefits of In-Home Post-Surgery Care
When surgery or treatment is required for your loved one, there is a lot to think about. Not only do you have to prepare for the procedure but also consider who will take care of Mom or Dad at home. They probably won't be able to take care of themselves. Having help is crucial to their safety and recovery. Many
What Do Elderly Patients Need at the Hospital?
Is your elderly mom or dad getting surgery that requires them to stay in the hospital for a few days? As their family caregiver, you need to help them pack an overnight bag that will allow them to enjoy the items that make them comfortable and calm. While hospitals do provide the most basic items fo
You Know You Work In Surgery When... ⋆
In my many travels around the operating room, different facilities have their little own specific quirks and preferences. However, I in my experience noticed that some things pretty much are the same. Therefore, I have compiled this list (albeit not exhaustive) that sums up the common OR-isms that we all tend to share: 1)You have a lifetime supply of … Continue reading "You Know You Work In Surgery When…"
Quality measurement lags in the outpatient surgery arena
With just four measures that ambulatory surgery centers are currently required to report on, the industry and patient groups are pushing for more.
Who will help you after your surgery?
Many people think of home care services as something that just benefits aging adults. While it is true that home...
How to Structure a Hospital/Physician ASC Partnership the Right Way
The ambulatory surgery center industry stands at a crossroads. With most areas of the country saturated with ASCs, net growth has stalled for the first time in recent history. The across-the-board elimination of out-of-network reimbursements has reduced profit margins at most ASCs, putting some facilities in peril and forcing others to take a hard look …
Six Quick Tips To Minimize Charge Entry Lag
Running a successful ambulatory surgery center often involves crunching and calculating continuous stream numbers – volume and dollars in AR, payment comparisons, operating costs etc. An optimized billing cycle will result in a regulated reimbursement cycle. However, a more basic and often neglected aspect of the billing cycle is the lag days analysis.
People who live in nursing homes are more likely to die after this surgery
Seniors want to know their options and possible outcomes before surgery
Older patients often have different priorities than younger ones. More than longevity, in many cases, they value their ability to live independently and spend quality time with loved ones.
We Asked 15 People With Vaginas How to Make Oral Sex Even Better
What it takes to get patients 65 and older through surgery
Delirium and other potential pitfalls occur more often with older adults than others after surgery.
Why surgery patients may wind up back in the hospital
A new study looks at the most common reasons emergency surgery patients need to be readmitted
Ask the Strategist: What Do I Need When Recovering From Surgery?
Tips for at-home wound care
If you've suffered an injury or undergone surgery, you may be required to care for your wound at home. It's important that proper precautions are taken to avoid infection in these instances.
Antibiotics for appendicitis? Surgery often not needed
When emergency tests showed the telltale right-sided pain in Heather VanDusen’s abdomen was appendicitis, she figured she’d be quickly wheeled into surgery. But doctors offered her the option of antibiotics instead.
