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By: adminPosted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Getting back to care post pandemic…some practical thoughts

  I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling weary. This pandemic has brought so many “feels”, and all the personal and professional changes are, […]

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By: adminPosted on June 20, 2019June 24, 2019

New Recommendations on Tuberculosis

Did you know that the CDC has changed its recommendations on TB screening?   The CDC released updated recommendations for TB screening, testing, and treatment of health […]

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By: Becky MorrisonPosted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

What was I thinking?

Some days, it’s easy to forget why we are “here”.  Working in surgery can be quite challenging.  Being in charge can be even more challenging. […]

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By: adminPosted on July 10, 2018June 9, 2022

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 […]

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By: adminPosted on June 23, 2017July 27, 2017

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 […]

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By: adminPosted on June 4, 2015June 4, 2015

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 […]

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By: adminPosted on March 2, 2015July 27, 2017

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 […]

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By: adminPosted on January 14, 2015July 28, 2017

Sharing the Hats: Delegating those non-patient care tasks.

  We have all heard it before: The key to effective management is delegation. But, if you are like me, sometimes it’s hard to let go. […]

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By: adminPosted on October 15, 2014July 28, 2017

This may be a good time to get back to basics.

  As I woke up this morning to learn that another healthcare worker has been infected with the Ebola virus at the Dallas Hospital where […]

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