SurgiScene

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:28:47 PDT

Behavior problems between doctors and nurses were reported by more than 97% of the nurses and doctors who participated in an American College of Physician Executives' (ACPE) survey, which found that the most common complaints were degrading comments, yelling, cursing, inappropriate joking and refusing to work with one another. When asked who most often exhibits behavior problems, 47.9 percent said ...

Infection in the Big House

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:51:19 PDT

I had a very interesting conversation with a reader who deals with infection control in a correctional facility. While, it had never crossed my mind, inmates and the facility personnel have it rough! Think about it—if there happens to be an outbreak of MRSA or H1N1, what are they going to do...send the infected inmates to frolic together on one ...

New Kid in Town...sort of!

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:19:51 PDT

Hi everyone! Since I have been with the Virgo Medical Group for over a year now, I have had my fair share of working with each medical publication. As the new associate editor for SurgiStrategies, I am thrilled to hone in on the ASC community. Enough about me, tell me about yourselves! I have been working behind-the-scenes for the annual ...