scholarly journals The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Best Practices and Guidelines for the Interventional Management of Cancer-Associated Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 2139-2164
Author(s):  
Mansoor M Aman ◽  
Ammar Mahmoud ◽  
Timothy Deer ◽  
Dawood Sayed ◽  
Jonathan M Hagedorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Interventional Management ◽  
American Society

scholarly journals Contemporary Cardiac SPECT Imaging—Innovations and Best Practices: An Information Statement from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1847-1860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian G. Abbott ◽  
James A. Case ◽  
Sharmila Dorbala ◽  
Andrew J. Einstein ◽  
James R. Galt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Nuclear Cardiology ◽  
Spect Imaging ◽  
Cardiac Spect ◽  
American Society

Examining the Quality of Rectal Cancer Operative Reports in Teaching Institutions: Is There an Opportunity for Resident Education?

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (10) ◽  
pp. 1023-1027
Author(s):  
Aaron B. Parrish ◽  
Yas Sanaiha ◽  
Beverley A. Petrie ◽  
Marcia M. Russell ◽  
Formosa Chen
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Resident Education ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Rectal Cancer Surgery ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
American Society ◽  
Junior Residents

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons rectal cancer checklist describes a set of best practices for rectal cancer surgery. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of operative reports for rectal cancer surgery based on the intraoperative American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons checklist items. Patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery at two public teaching hospitals from 2009 to 2015 were included. A total of 12 intraoperative checklist items were assessed. One hundred and fifty-eight operative reports were reviewed. Overall adherence to checklist items was 55 per cent, and was significantly higher in attending versus resident dictated reports (67% vs 51%, P < 0.01). Senior residents had significantly higher adherence to checklist items than junior residents (55% vs 44%, P < 0.01). However, overall adherence to rectal cancer checklist items was low. This represents an opportunity to improve the quality of operative documentation in rectal cancer surgery, which could also impact the technical quality of the operation itself.

scholarly journals Hematology in the United Kingdom

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 231-233
Author(s):  
Archie Prentice
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
International Health ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Oncology Care ◽  
American Society ◽  
Oncology Practice ◽  
International Health Care

This article is the first in a series of features comparing and contrasting aspects of oncology care delivery in non-US settings. The Journal of Oncology Practice will occasionally publish similar pieces in anticipation of discovering best practices from international health care systems. Dr Prentice's contribution is based on his presentation to the Committee on Practice of the American Society of Hematology at their December 2005 meeting.

scholarly journals STP Best Practices for Evaluating Clinical Pathology in Pharmaceutical Recovery Studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Tomlinson ◽  
Lila Ramaiah ◽  
Niraj K. Tripathi ◽  
Valerie G. Barlow ◽  
Allison Vitsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Clinical Pathology ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Toxicity Studies ◽  
Delayed Toxicity ◽  
American Society ◽  
Pathology Data

The Society of Toxicologic Pathology formed a working group in collaboration with the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology to provide recommendations for the appropriate inclusion of clinical pathology evaluation in recovery arms of nonclinical toxicity studies but not on when to perform recovery studies. Evaluation of the recovery of clinical pathology findings is not required routinely but provides useful information on risk assessment in nonclinical toxicity studies and is recommended when the ability of the organ to recover is uncertain. The study design generally requires inclusion of concurrent controls to separate procedure-related changes from test article–related changes, but return of clinical pathology values toward baseline may be sufficient in some cases. Evaluation of either a select or full panel of standard hematology, coagulation, and serum and urine chemistry biomarkers can be scientifically justified. It is also acceptable to redesignate dosing phase animals to the recovery phase or vice versa to optimize data interpretation. Assessment of delayed toxicity during the recovery phase is not required but may be appropriate in development programs with unique concerns. Evaluation of the recovery of clinical pathology data for vaccine development is required and, for efficacy markers, is recommended if it furthers pharmacologic understanding.

scholarly journals Rationale for American Society of Retina Specialists Best Practice Recommendations for Conducting Vitreoretinal Surgery During the Coronavirus Disease-19 Era

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-429
Author(s):  
Daniel L. Chao ◽  
Jayanth Sridhar ◽  
Ajay E. Kuriyan ◽  
Theodore Leng ◽  
Brad P. Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
American Society

Purpose: This review details the rationale behind recommendations recently published by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and outlines best practices for safety of vitreoretinal surgeons and staff while performing vitreoretinal surgery during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: The Committee for ASRS Best Practices for Retinal Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic reviewed existing evidence and information on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and risk factors during vitreoretinal surgery. Recommendations were based on best available published data, cumulative clinical experiences, and recommendations and policies from other organizations. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to assess the strength of recommendations and confidence in the evidence. These serve as interim recommendations that will be routinely updated given the current gaps of knowledge and lack of high-quality data on this evolving subject. Results: Relevant existing literature related to methods of transmission and ocular manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 are summarized. The data and clinical experiences driving recommendations for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical considerations and anesthesia choice as well as considerations for intravitreal injections are provided. Conclusions: Recommendations are provided with the goal of protecting vitreoretinal surgeons and associated personnel from exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during interventional vitreoretinal procedures. This is a rapidly evolving topic with numerous remaining gaps in our current knowledge. As such, recommendations will evolve and the present article is intended to serve as a foundation for continued dialogue on best practices.

scholarly journals The National Cancer Institute–American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Trial Accrual Symposium: Summary and Recommendations

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 267-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Denicoff ◽  
Worta McCaskill-Stevens ◽  
Stephen S. Grubbs ◽  
Suanna S. Bruinooge ◽  
Robert L. Comis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Clinical Oncology ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cancer Trial ◽  
Clinical Trial Accrual ◽  
American Society

In 2010, the National Cancer Institute and the American Society of Clinical Oncology cosponsored a symposium to examine the state of clinical trial accrual science and identify opportunities to facilitate trial enrollment. The authors provide recommendations for best practices and for future research developed from the symposium.

Gap analysis of emergency department pharmacy services within a multistate, multihospital integrated health system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riley C J Poe ◽  
Garrett W Fouth ◽  
Ellen N Revak
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Health System ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Gap Closure ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
American Society ◽  
Pharmacy Leaders

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this project was to identify current emergency medicine pharmacist (EMP) practices at each site and create a plan to integrate, align, and optimize pharmacy services across the health system with established American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) best practices for EMPs. Summary Initially, a review was performed of the literature and guidelines from professional organizations relating to EMPs. A survey was distributed across the health system to assess EMP services at each site, and survey results were used to conduct a gap analysis, comparing current practices to established ASHP best practices. The survey identified unique components of each site, including the patient population served and EMP coverage and responsibilities. To prioritize, design, and execute the gap closure plan, a systemwide EMP workgroup was created. The workgroup formulated a toolkit to provide pharmacy leaders, pharmacy informatics, and EMPs resources to facilitate alignment on the prioritized areas. Conclusion This project successfully identified gaps in EMP services and alignment with best practices across the health system. Through prioritization of essential EMP responsibilities, workflow standardization, and EHR optimization, a gap closure plan was formulated to align with ASHP best practices.

scholarly journals ANDE-1: An ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Qualification and Certification National Standard

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Turnbow
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Paradigm Change ◽  
Nondestructive Examination ◽  
Certification Programs ◽  
American Society ◽  
Total Program ◽  
Practical Demonstration

The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is developing and implementing a Nondestructive Examination (NDE) and Quality Control (QC) personnel qualification and certification program (ANDE). In keeping with ASME development of codes and standards the NDE program will be assembled by industry experts and administered centrally by ASME. A new ASME standard recognized by ANSI is being developed as the core of the program and will be based upon industry best practices. The total program is a significant paradigm change from the traditional employer based and other central qualification and certification programs, the new standard will include features such as the Systematic Approach to Training, Job Task Analysis and Qualification Cards to direct the development of training and experience. The program was designed to improve the skill level and consistency amongst NDE practitioners and will use the performance-based approach including psychometric practices in the development of both written and practical demonstration examinations. This paper will primarily focus on the development of the standard and its salient features.

Improving Information on Public Health Law Best Practices for Obesity Prevention and Control

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (S1) ◽  
pp. 99-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan R. Tortolero ◽  
Karyn Popham ◽  
Peter D. Jacobson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ◽  
Health Law ◽  
Public Health Law ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
American Society ◽  
And Control

This paper is the companion to “Assessment of Information on Public Health Law Best Practices for Obesity Prevention and Control,” and the fourth of four action papers produced as part of the National Summit on Legal Preparedness for Obesity Prevention and Control, convened June 2008 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the American Society for Law, Medicine Ethics. The four action papers present options to address gaps in the four core elements of public health legal preparedness as outlined in the relevant companion papers. The four core elements are: (1) laws and legal authorities; (2) legal competencies for public health professionals to apply those laws and authorities; (3) coordination of law-based efforts across jurisdictions and sectors, and (4) information on public health law best practices.

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