Author: Kelly Watts

Here at UnaSource Surgery Center we pride ourselves on our low infection rate (only 0.16% of admissions in 2024), however, surgical site infection (SSI) is still a risk no matter where you have surgery. Read on to learn more about surgical site infections and what you can do to lessen your risk. Surgical Site Infections…

Have you ever been curious about the team of people in an operating room? What do they do? And why are there so many? Whether you’re scheduled for surgery, exploring a career in surgery, or just looking to brush up your trivia knowledge, this blog has your answers! Here’s a description of the several team…

Here are our answers to some common questions asked by people considering joint replacement surgery. While we offer these answers as a general guideline on what to expect for outpatient joint replacement surgery, we strongly encourage you to talk to your surgeon for the most accurate information as each patient and each surgery is unique….

UnaSource Surgery Center participates in two statewide quality collaboratives, the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) and the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Ultimately, both collaboratives strive to improve quality, safety, and surgical outcomes for orthopaedic patients in Michigan. Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality…

UnaSource Surgery Center utilizes a program that is aimed at improving your recovery from total joint replacement and spinal surgeries. The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program includes thorough preoperative education regarding our program, nutrition, infection prevention, early mobilization, and home readiness to promote a safe and successful recovery. It encourages the patient to be…