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PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
An important aspect of complex procedures
is specialized pain control. MSSSC and OSCOC provide care on the forefront of pain control using anesthesia technology that is perfectly suited for ambulatory surgery. All of the anesthesiologists have advanced training in peripheral regional anesthesia, an advanced therapy utilizing nerve blocks.
The nerve blocks utilized are designed to provide an array of benefits. They facilitate the surgery, provide for extended pain management, and allow for early discharge. Nerve blocks are utilized for postoperative pain control, and they are usually limited to the area of surgical interest. Moreover, they limit the need for excessive sedation during surgery. Taking less medication is known to reduce potential side effects such as nausea and drowsiness. Additional benefits include faster
and easier rehabilitation, reduced dependence
on caregivers due to faster recovery time, and a dramatic reduction in post-surgical pain. More complex procedures utilize a pain control catheter that allows for extended pain relief.
PREVENTING INFECTIONS
One way that HOI ASCs sustain concentrated focus on patient safety is by preventing infections. The whole team is responsible and empowered to prevent infections. Through monthly monitoring, employee education and best practices, year after year MSSSC and OSCOC uphold very low infection rates ranging between 0.1 and 0.3 percent – well below the national average.
HOI Ambulatory Surgery Center FY 2014 Infection Rates (Percent - Lower is Better)
1.6
1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0
1.43%
0.15%
National
Source: Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care; HOI Quality dashboard
HOI ASC (MSSSC and OSCOC)
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