What’s the Toll of Nurse Turnover on Hospital Finances, Patient Care and Workflow?

What’s the Toll of Nurse Turnover on Hospital Finances, Patient Care and Workflow?
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As hospitals everywhere try to do more with fewer people, demands for new workflow efficiencies take on greater importance.

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A hybrid model may have financial benefits.
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 A hybrid single-use ureteroscopy system allows a facility to experience some of the clinical benefits of single-use ureteroscopes, but is it a cost-effective option?
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How Much Money Can Transitioning to Single-Use Cystoscopes Save?
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 When this center conducted a 90-day trial of single-use cystoscopes, the result was a major reduction in costs.
A trial of single-use flexible cystoscopes found the disposable alternative more cost-effective than traditional reusable options.
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 In addition to saving a significant amount of money, the single-use cystoscope was rated higher by urology department team members in four categories, including overall satisfaction.
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Calculating Repair Rates and Costs for Reusable Flexible Ureteroscopes
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