CME Insider's Blog Posts

It’s a scene that clinicians and healthcare professionals know all too well: a busy floor experiencing staff shortages, training new team members, meeting the diverse needs of patients while trying to maintain consistent SOPs and accurate documentation… and then an auditor from The Joint Commission (TJC) walks in for a survey… In an environment in which the time and attention of each clinician is at a premium, while competing priorities pull them constantly in different directions, an automated disinfection workflow can help address some common pain points.

Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and specialized care within the larger healthcare landscape. With this in mind, ASCs are looking to increase the number of high acuity, high reimbursement procedures - like cardiac and orthopedic - to their centers. Adding to the growth potential, Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has unexpectedly started expanding the ASC-covered procedures list. Today more than ever attracting and retaining skilled ASC staff is essential to growth strategies.

Choosing the right hospital bed is essential for ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. With the wide range of options available, including manual, semi-electric, and fully electric beds, as well as various features and accessories, navigating through the choices can be time consuming.

This guide will discuss important considerations such as safety features, ease of maintenance, and compatibility with other medical equipment as well as explore the different types hospital beds, their features, and benefits.

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the need for accurate physical examinations does not change. Physical examinations often include a variety of measurements essential for medical treatment decisions and protocols. Of these, weight measurement is one of the most critical. However, traditional weighing methods are manual processes that can lead to inaccuracies.

In response to this problem, hospitals and other medical facilities need to consider switching to integrated medical scales. These scales are a practical solution to a fundamental problem, promising not only consistent accuracy but, by extension, streamlined workflows and improved patient outcomes

When you think of operating rooms stainless steel is most likely the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, it is hard to imagine an operating room equipped with anything other than stainless steel. And that includes built in banks of covered or enclosed stainless steel cabinets to safely store sterile equipment and supplies.

Stainless steel cabinets are an indispensable component in healthcare environments, particularly in operating rooms. Renowned for its exceptional hygienic properties, stainless steel also offers several other benefits favored by staff working in the surgical environment.

Hospitals are complex environments where the timely delivery and proper installation of medical equipment can have an impact on patient care – positively or negatively. From medical devices to furniture and fixtures, medical equipment requires specialized logistics, delivery, and installation to ensure it is properly set up and ready for use – without negatively impacting care workflows.

In the healthcare setting patient lifts play a critical role in helping assure the safety of both the medical staff and patient as well as contributing to efficient transfers.

Veteran Affairs Medical Centers and Hospitals offer comprehensive healthcare services to our nation’s veterans. From preventative care, diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, these facilities serve a wide range of veteran health needs. Choosing medical equipment that helps healthcare staff deliver quality care should be a top priority.

Medical facilities are specialized environments with unique design requirements and operational considerations. Identifying and procuring Division 11 equipment for these essential facilities during the design and development phase of the construction project is a top priority so details like structural supports, plumbing, and hard-wired electrical connections are incorporated into the architectural drawings from the beginning.