It could not maintain its level of staffing without substantial changes. Starting in the fall of 2001, Cowan and the management team began using LPNs and health care aides for some tasks rather than RNs. The RN union took great exception to this and filed hundreds of grievances against SMHC...
Despite extensive use of surgical packs in healthcare facilities, the literature is limited in demonstrating their economic impact. Previous studies have found that decreasing non-operative time can reduce operating room (OR) staffing costs3 or increase the number of surgical cases.4 Custom surgical ...