IONM Services & Support
If your hospital team is considering outsourced intraoperative neuromonitoring IONM services, look no further than SpecialtyCare. We aim for continuous improvement every day, with every procedure, to ensure patients are receiving the best care possible. Our Clinical Quality Indicator Program tracks key measures of neuromonitoring performance that can be used to establish baseline standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
These measures include clinical variables, such as the incidence of adverse intraoperative neuromonitoring changes, and operational variables, such as the incidence of technical confounds during monitoring.
With approval as a recognized program, our surgical neurophysiology trainees gain Pathway IV test eligibility for ABRET’s Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (CNIM). ABRET recognition is an important milestone, and it shows our ability to meet the primary goal of our program, which is to provide surgeons and their teams with highly trained and certified clinicians who can contribute to patient safety, improved patient outcomes, and reduced healthcare costs.
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SpecialtyCare IONM Services
Hospitals all over the country choose SpecialtyCare for our resources and commitment to patient care. Our IONM services training program is second to none. Our new hires receive extensive and thorough classroom and hands-on training in a state-of-the-art simulation OR. Our clinicians are local and experienced, and they follow all evidence-based practice guidelines for IONM and other related procedures. In addition, we provide:
- The best-in-class equipment and supplies the industry has to offer
- Consistent hands-on management to ensure patient safety and quality
- Clinical-level data reports with benchmarking capabilities
- The opportunity to institute life support programs, destination therapy programs, hyperthermia programs, and other courses of treatment
OVER 110,000 IONM CASES ANNUALLY.
What SpecialtyCare Provides
SpecialtyCare’s clinical staff has a proven history of research and innovation in IONM. We were among the first to introduce the common use of transcranial motor evoked potentials in monitoring spine and intracranial surgery. We’ve also customized techniques for monitoring nerve root function during spine surgery, brachial plexus function during shoulder reconstruction, and sciatic nerve function during pelvic surgery. We provide the industry’s most advanced clinical neuroscience services, including neurophysiological mapping during deep brain stimulation surgery, monitoring during interventional neuroradiology, transcranial doppler evaluations in the intensive care unit, and support of long-term EEG monitoring.
We support most complex surgical procedures including:
Spine surgery Neurosurgery Interventional neuroradiology General orthopedic surgery Vascular surgery Otolaryngology Cardiothoracic surgery SpecialtyCare’s IONM keeps hospitals and surgeons on the forefront of innovation without the huge cost associated with hiring and equipping an advanced team of clinicians.
IONM Accreditation and Certification
Our surgical neurophysiologists have eight years of experience in IONM on average. We also have the most staff with Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) and the most diplomats certified by the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring (DABNM) in the industry. SpecialtyCare’s neurophysiologists are thoroughly evaluated and granted clinical privileges based on performance in specific surgical procedures. Clinical competency is reviewed on an annual basis, fostering continuous improvement and advancement of skillset. SpecialtyCare holds both accreditation and certification from The Joint Commission (TJC), and we are the first IONM clinical services provider to have a neuromonitoring training program that is formally recognized by ABRET, the Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Board.
Our surgical neurophysiologists work alongside the world’s leading surgeons, tracking nervous system activity in real time to identify and act on any early signs of evolving neural injury. We’ve got the patient’s back. Always.
Surgeons expect skilled, familiar people in the OR who they can trust and rely on to monitor their cases. Maintaining a highly competent hospital-based program can be difficult. Our experienced clinicians and monitoring physicians step in to serve as an extension of the OR team, ensuring both patient safety and surgeon satisfaction.
INDUSTRY LEADER IN IONM RESEARCH
OUR DATA Our IONM Services Cost Savings
Standing as a leader in outsourced clinical services, SpecialtyCare is a one stop shop for your needs. Our IONM team saves you the cost of hiring, training, and obtaining support that may not suit your surgical needs. And our buying power all over the country provides you with top-of-the-line equipment and products at competitive rates from leading manufacturers, such as:
- Medtronic
- Caldwell
- Rochester Electro Medical
Innovation in IONM
SpecialtyCare brings a proven history of research and innovation to surgical teams and hospitals across the country. We were among the first to introduce routine use of transcranial electric motor evoked potentials (tceMEP) in monitoring spine and brain surgery. We have developed numerous tceMEP innovations, such as customized anesthesia protocols for optimizing neurophysiological recordings and techniques for monitoring nerve root function during spine surgery, brachial plexus function during shoulder reconstruction, and sciatic nerve function during pelvic surgery.
At SpecialtyCare, our goal is to help you build an operating room team based on excellence and to provide the best outcomes, always. Our approach is founded on the belief that a combination of clinical excellence, compliance, and dedicated personal service is needed to ensure the very best in patient care and cost management. Reach out to us today for more information.
