Hospital administration

Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) not only offers great benefits for patients. Surgeons and hospitals can also benefit from IONM in many ways, not least through process optimisation and cost reduction for the hospital.

Benefit from reduced consequential damage

IONM can significantly reduce the amount of nerve damage compared to visual inspection alone. This minimises consequential damage such as weakness and diminished sensation up to life-threatening conditions and optimises processes in the OR and on the ward. The advantages of using IONM for your hospital are manifold.

Compliant with guidelines

IONM can provide legal protection. International guidelines for general and visceral surgery explicitly recommend IONM for surgical recurrence procedures on the thyroid.

Reimbursement

In many cases, IONM can be billed to the insurance companies for reimbursement. A prerequisite for smooth reimbursement is the detailed naming of IONM in the OR protocol.

Increased patient safety

Patient safety should be the focus of every surgery. Intraoperative neuromonitoring makes a decisive contribution to achieving this goal. More and more patients are requesting IONM of their own accord. Patient portals and forums offer well-informed patients a platform for mutual exchange.

Shorter occupancy times – lower costs

The smaller amount of consequential damage can lead to shorter follow-up times as well as shorter occupancy times and thus to lower costs per patient.

Image promotion

Patients who are safely guided through surgery are more satisfied and feel that they are in good hands. They will share this satisfaction with others and may also recommend you personally and online. This reputation gives your hospital a unique selling point for patients that you can use effectively.