One week per year, Perioperative Nursing is celebrated in hospitals and surgery centers across the country. Established by the House of Delegates of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) in 1979, this is a special time to celebrate and champion perioperative nurses for their excellence in nursing practice and dedication to the care of…
Perioperative services refer to the care provided to patients before, during, and after a surgical procedure. These services are designed to ensure safe and effective surgical care and are delivered by a team of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff. Perioperative services begin with preoperative care, which includes patient evaluation and preparation…
Recovering From Revenue Shortfalls Hospitals and health systems have been facing common challenges since the onset of COVID, leading to low margins for the past few years. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Outlook for Health Care, hospitals and health systems experienced consistent negative operating margins in 2022, resulting in low patient volumes, revenue decreases, and high…
