6 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • J U N E 2 0 1 7
On the Cover
Antibiotic overuse is coming
under increased scrutiny as
nasty superbugs build up resist-
ance to the infection-fighting
medications. Do your part to
limit the need for antibiotics with
creative, innovative and under-
used ways to protect patients
from harmful bacteria. It might
not take superhuman efforts to
decolonize, disinfect and decon-
taminate, but frontline heroes
are needed to further the fight
against surgical site infections.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson
Photos by Andre Flewellen and
Pamela Bevelhymer, RN, BSN,
CNOR.
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Features
109 Partial to Uni Knees
What's fueling the growing demand for unicom-
partmental
knee replacement?
Jared R.H. Foran, MD
119 Let's Get Serious About Sharps Safety
I'm on a quest to eliminate cuts and needlesticks
from the OR. Are you ready to join me?
Mark Davis, MD, FACOG
8 Editor's Page
Opening Up About Threat That Closed Down ASC
Dan O'Connor | Editor-in-Chief
12 Ideas That Work
• Gongs set the tone for time outs
• Score the salary you deserve
• Themed signs improve hand hygiene
24 Infection Prevention
Our "Scrub the Hub" Campaign
Barbara J. Holder RN, BSN, LHRM, CAPA
128 Product News
131 Behind Closed Doors
Slight Exaggerations
Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR
Departments
What do patients
dread most about surgery?
IV start 37%
post-op pain 39%
post-op nausea and vomiting 24%
SOURCE: Outpatient Surgery Magazine InstaPoll, n=324
InstaPoll
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