Healthcare acquired infections cause 271 patient deaths per day and result in $3 billion in costs each year. These are alarming figures, particularly in a time that is zeroing in on value-based care. ...

This article is written by Ann O’Neill, director of clinical operations at Regent Surgical Health. This article was originally printed in the Regent Surgical Health newsletter and has been republished ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

Hair removal is an important part of prepping a patient for many types of surgical procedures. A patient’s hair can interfere with surgical field of vision and serve as a potential source of infection ...

After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics systemwide. Its program will be used in about 15,000 surgery cases annually across 42 ...

Anyone who has had surgery knows that there are specific instructions that need to be followed beforehand. These instructions can reach a page or two -- or more -- in length and necessitate ...

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER -- Geisinger Medical Center is changing the way it handles pre-and post-operation preparations for patients undergoing surgery. The updated policy is system-wide and officials ...