National Surgical Tech Week Is Coming: What Value Do They Provide to the Surgical Team?
Surgical techs are important members of operating room teams, and National Surgical Tech Week is a great time to celebrate these techs, their dedication and accomplishments, and the differences they make every day. Calming Presence The operating room can be a tense, high-pressure environment. Surgical techs must work well in high-stress situations by maintaining a […]
National Surgical Tech Week Is Coming: Awesome Ways to Recognize Your Deserving Team!
It’s nice to be recognized and appreciated, isn’t it? National Surgical Tech week is coming up, and that’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize surgical techs and show them how much they’re appreciated. Here are some ideas to help celebrate them and how much they mean to your organization. Plan an Event A party can be […]
Technology in Healthcare: What’s Changing in the Long Term
Digital health is having impacts now, but it has the potential to have a far greater impact in the future. It’s becoming more common, and new uses are discovered every day. The possibilities are endless, but there are several factors that give us an indication of what’s on the horizon. Devices and beyond Smartphones are […]
Technology in Healthcare: What’s Changing in the Short Term
New technology is everywhere, including in the healthcare industry. Although a great deal of that technology has to do with testing, diagnosing, and treating patients, other technological breakthroughs affect how patients interact with healthcare providers and receive care. Digital health is a prime example of that. What is digital health? Digital health is a relatively […]
Why Is the Surgical Instrument Industry Expanding?
Every industry can experience ebb and flow: there may be times of growth, and there may be times when the industry goes through a bit of a slump. For the surgical industry right now, this is a time of growth. There are three factors contributing to that. Minimally-Invasive Surgeries Even the name conveys how much […]
Is There a Difference Between EMR and EHR?
EMR is an acronym for Electronic Medical Record, and EHR is an acronym for Electronic Health Record. If they’re both electronic health records, why do they have a different word in the middle? Is there a difference between an EMR and an EHR? There is a difference, and we’ll explain it here. What is an […]