Bring It On
Surgical professionals are resolved to turn
this year's unprecedented challenges into
opportunities for future growth.
Outpatient Surgery Editors
30 Rapid Room Resets
A medical center's ability to slash six minutes off
OR turnover times presents a blueprint for success.
Maria Marabito | Contributing Editor
36 ERAS Protocols Are Pathways to Success
Enhanced recovery protocols improve
patient experiences, clinical outcomes and
your facility's bottom line.
Alan David Kaye, MD, PhD
44 Thinking About a Surgical Video Upgrade?
Visualization, image management and integration
capabilities are key factors to consider.
Suraj Soudagar, MS, MBA, LEED AP
49 A Simple Tool Makes Surgery Safer
Using checklists during pre-op time outs and
post-op debriefings protects patients from harm.
Danielle Bouchat-Friedman | Associate Editor
52 Make Instrument Precleaning a Priority
Point-of-use care improves surgical efficiencies,
staff collaboration and patient care.
William DeLuca, CRCST, CHL, CIS
56 Bringing Colonoscopies Back Up to Speed
Efficient patient care and streamlined
endoscope reprocessing are needed to reach
pre-pandemic procedure volumes.
Dan Cook | Editor-in-Chief
60 The Perks of Prefilled Syringes
Predrawn meds are a convenient,
safe and economical option.
Danielle Bouchat-Friedman | Associate Editor
63 A New Standard in Sinus Surgery
More surgeons want access to the precision and
safety of image-guided navigation systems.
Brett Scotch, DO, FAOCO
67 Always Prepared for MH
Interactive drills and clearly defined roles ensure
staff are ready for a real-life emergency.
Jasmine Hampton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Contents
December 2020 • Vol. XXI, No. 12
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