CME Insider's Blog Posts

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there had been a steady growth of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) across the country. The growth was predicated on the fact that many elective surgeries - and some less complicated procedures - cost less to perform in the ASC setting than in the acute-care setting. Well, COVID-19 escalated that growth.

As hospitals treated more and more COVID-19 cases, procedures and surgeries that could've been moved to ASCs were quickly moved. Now, with an influx of private equity money, the growth of ASCs is even more accelerated.

Your equipment planning will have a huge impact on the efficiency and efficacy of your medical examination rooms.  You want to ensure you have everything you need at your fingertips to make seeing patients easier, and to also allow for quicker assessments in order to see as many patients as possible, while still providing optimal care.

COVID-19, described by the CDC as "an emerging public health threat," is a serious, novel and life threatening pandemic sweeping the nation. Hospitals across the country are scrambling to increase capacity, and Santa Clara County recently released a “Drive-Through Medicine Drive Through Triage Template” to help with the construction of temporary triage units.

Here at CME, we are dedicated to getting our customers the information they need to make educated purchases.

Our goal is for you to improve overall patient satisfaction and create an efficient workflow in your exam room. The list below includes the basics but also some new and exciting ways to create the exam room of the future!

Healthcare center administrators have a lot on their plate, especially in situations where new facilities are being opened, or existing locations remodeled and expanded. Along with the many procedural considerations that must be addressed, there comes a number of practical elements that demand their attention.