Sarah Hankin
QIPS Terminology: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) vs. Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Do you: If you answered “yes” to any of those examples, you are practicing FMEA. Do you: If you answered “yes,” you are practicing RCA. FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis RCA: Root Cause Analysis Basic summary of steps utilized by performance improvement teams: FMEA RCA Select a process for analysis Identify the event to […]
Dec 5, 2022
Preventing Corneal Abrasions: More Than “Don’t Rub Your Eyes”
Situation: Background: Assessment: Recommendations: References:
Nov 21, 2022
Jeremy Payne, MD, receives FAER Scholar Award
Jeremy Payne, MD, resident of UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, received a Foundation Anesthesia Education and Resident Scholar Award
Nov 21, 2022
Inaugural POCUS workshop a success
More than 40 attended inaugural Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasonography workshop.
Nov 21, 2022
Anesthesiology CRNAs Support Bridge of Life in Guatemala
Certified registered nurse anesthetists Jamie Kobs and Melissa Smith of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology returned recently from a medical mission trip to Guatemala, where they provided AV fistulas for pediatric patients who require dialysis due to renal failure. The two were part of a Bridge of Life team that completed 23 surgeries in four […]
Nov 2, 2022
Faye Haggar, EdD, Brings Innovative Educational Research to New Role
Faye Haggar, EdD, has always been a passionate advocate for innovative education. Dr. Haggar, the director of education development and academic technology in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, is a self-proclaimed technology nerd with a passion for innovative teaching practices and educational tools who has long been a champion of innovative education and educational research. […]
Nov 2, 2022
Lexicomp
What is it? When to use it? How to access? There are several ways to access the information. • Navigate to Clinical Resources on the NOW webpage 2. On the EPIC homepage, navigate to hyperlinks on the dropdown menu and choose Lexicomp 3. Remote access using UNMC/NM App Store
Oct 26, 2022
Troy Wildes, MD, named vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety
Dr. Wildes is the new vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety and a professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Oct 18, 2022
