Optim Surgery Center

As Veterans Day approaches on Tuesday, November 11, we’re honored to once again celebrate with Operation Gratitude! This initiative

[Reidsville, GA – October 7, 2025] Optim Health System has named Melanie Fitzgibbon chief administrative officer of Optim Medical

The first goal of this Best Practice is to ensure, as much as possible, that the patient’s actual weight is obtained upon each admission or

C-Arm Drape Contamination: Why the Top of the Image Intensifier Poses the Greatest Risk The C-arm is used in many surgical procedures-but its drape

Teamwork and effective communication between all health care staff members are essential to providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Do you know what to do in the event of a fire? RACE and PASS

SBAR "Hand-off" communication will take place whenever there is a change in the patient's caregivers. Caregivers include all clinical staff and

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding team members whose dedication, innovation and teamwork set the bar in the first quarter of 2025. Please join

We’re proud to share that Marissa Villafuerte Brooks has been named the first-ever recipient of the Georgia Association of Athletic Trainers’ Dave

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines a patient safety culture as the extent to which an organization’s culture supports and

An unplanned disruption in the water system may affect the water distribution lines and require heating or chlorination, flushing, and water testing

In the field of healthcare, cognitive biases represent systematic errors in thinking that can result in flawed judgments and decisions, thereby

Patient identification plays a vital role in the healthcare system, ensuring that each patient receives the correct care tailored to their specific

"Cultural sensitivity in healthcare" entails the active recognition and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices of

A fundamental approach to enhancing medication safety involves the adherence to the "five rights" of medication administration. This principle

Sharps safety and prevention encompasses a set of practices aimed at reducing the risk of injuries associated with sharp medical instruments, such as

Informed consent constitutes a systematic process in which essential information is provided to patients, enabling them to make knowledgeable

Medication reconciliation is the process of ensuring a patient's medication list is accurate and up-to-date. It's important to prevent medication

What is Culture of Safety? A culture of safety is an organizational environment where safety is not just a priority but a fundamental value embedded