How Can Surgeons Eliminate Critical and Costly Mistakes?

Dr. Loralyn Mears is the Director of Scientific Communications at Global Cancer Technology, and she shared her insights into the trending practice of using invisible dots to solve physical problems in healthcare and, specifically, in the misplacement of instruments.

“Now, you’ve read in the news where so-and-so had a large scalpel or sponges or something left inside of them. Do you think about the mental anxiety that goes along with that? Well, there are a lot of health implications, too, on the physical side.

These patients, many of whom are not capable of going through a second surgery, have to go through an unnecessary procedure where it may not even be as simple as removing it, particularly in the case of sponges. These retain foreign bodies and often become absorbed and associated with new tissues and overgrowth, which are associated with the skin and the dermal layers that become very difficult to remove.

The other thing is related to medical malpractice payouts — which, on average, cost $125,000 per payout. And that doesn’t include the additional cost of medical care and hospitalization for that unnecessary second surgery.

With Global Cancer Technology, colored dots are placed on the tray of instruments. You put it into the equivalent of a toaster oven and, 10 seconds later, all of the instruments are there or not. If the tray hasn’t been loaded properly, discard it and start with a tray that has all of the required implements.

Then, at the end of the surgery, put the tray back in again, and make sure it’s all accounted for and that all instruments are there. This can save hospitals, on average, $150,000 per 5,000 to 6,000 surgeries where instruments are misplaced.”

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Twitter – @MarketScale
Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

Exceptional Customer Service in Healthcare is the Cornerstone of Building Patient Trust
November 12, 2024

The significance of excellent customer service in every corner and industry cannot be overstated. This notion is especially crucial in healthcare, where patient experiences often influence their recovery and overall well-being. The topic of customer service in the medical field is always a priority in healthcare because providers strive to enhance patient satisfaction and…

Read More
eVTOL certification
Safran’s AI, Telemetry, and Data Precision Pave the Way for eVTOL Certification
November 11, 2024

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry is set to transform urban transportation by addressing congestion and promoting sustainable travel options. Experts predict the global eVTOL market will surge to $39 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.8% over the next decade. This rapid expansion is fueled by…

Read More
A Plan for the Future: A Legacy of Love, Giving from a Grand Dad with Ken Bissell
November 11, 2024

Everyone knows that parenting is not an easy feat, but raising twins takes parenting to another level. Such a journey is one that Ken Bissell had with his wife and now stands to showcase the power of partnership, patience, and resilience in family life. Including his twins, Bissell is a father to a total…

Read More
Fighting for Fair Healthcare Access Means Overcoming Certain Challenges
November 8, 2024

With healthcare costs continuing to climb, and the access to quality care remaining uneven, discussions on healthcare reform are quite an essential topic. Millions of Americans face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to critical health services. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, nearly 40 percent of Americans have delayed medical care due to…

Read More