Same-Day Surgery – February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020
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Medical Marijuana Landscape Has Evolved Dramatically Over Past Decade
Cannabis use is ubiquitous across the nation as states continue to legalize marijuana, both for medicinal and personal uses. Surgery patients who ingest the drug are at a higher risk of complications, which is why surgery center directors and physicians should understand legal, medical, and other implications of cannabis use.
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Snapshot of U.S. Marijuana Legalization
A brief look at what the laws are across the country and what federal legislation is under consideration.
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Cannabis Products Can Create Safety Risk for Surgery Patients
As more states legalize marijuana, surgery centers and anesthesiologists should learn about safety issues related to ingestion of cannabinoids.
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Straightforward, Neutral Approach Best Way to Screen Patients for Marijuana Use
Surgery centers in every state should screen patients as routinely for marijuana use as they screen for cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Workplace Cannabis Use Poses Risks, Legal Confusion, Testing Issues
Rapidly changing state marijuana laws may challenge surgery centers to write ironclad policies regarding drug testing and screening. Any decision made one day could be put in peril by new or updated regulations the next day.
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Organizational Guidance on Marijuana Comes With Caveats, Cites Lack of Robust Research
Plenty of medical associations have released position statements addressing medical marijuana, but many cite the lack of research into cannabis as a healthcare product as a barrier to writing comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines.
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Cannabinoids for Pain Relief Unproven for Surgical Cases
Surgery centers treating patients who have been using marijuana or cannabinoids for pain relief or nausea are raising questions about efficacy and side effects.
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Benchmarking: Required Reading
Discovering information that can be used to identify gaps in an organization’s processes to achieve a competitive advantage.