Tag Archives: Surgery

Scrubs and Lab Coats Hold Promise in Protecting Health Care Staff and Prevent Infections

Posted on June 13, 2011 by susiecookhc

NurseZone.com, By Jennifer Larson   6/8/2011 Not so long ago, a scrub top was just a scrub top. Not anymore. Now scrubs, surgical gowns and lab coats are made of high-tech fabrics that their manufacturers claim will do just about … Continue reading →

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American College of Surgeons Launch “Online” Community

Posted on May 3, 2011 by susiecookhc

Alexandra Wilson Pecci, HealthLeaders Media   4/27/2011 Surgeons rely on their peers for support, professional interaction, and advancing patient care. But when they’re working alone in a rural area, that support can be hard to come by. That’s why the … Continue reading →

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Study: Going ‘Green’ May Cut Hospital Costs

Posted on March 15, 2011 by susiecookhc

By Robert Preidt Johns Hopkins Medicine news release Implementing practical, environmentally friendly practices in operating rooms and other hospital facilities could reduce health-care costs without compromising patient safety, says a new study. In the United States, health-care facilities are a … Continue reading →

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Going Green in the Operating Room

Posted on March 7, 2011 by susiecookhc

NurseZone.com March 3, 2011 – A new study shows ways to reduce hospitals’ carbon footprint while also saving money. Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified practical strategies to implement environmentally friendly practices in operating rooms and other hospital facilities … Continue reading →

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