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Timeouts and Handoffs

Timeouts and Handoffs

When most people hear the terms “time out” and “handoff,” they think of football. In OR parlance, a time out is a pause that’s performed prior to the initiation of an operative or invasive procedure. A handoff is the transfer of a patient’s care from one practitioner to another.

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Spotlight On: Darlene Murdock

Spotlight On: Darlene Murdock

Growing up the youngest of three sisters in Laurel, Mississippi, Darlene Murdock remembers well the values her mother instilled in her from childhood: always do your best, don’t worry about what other people say about you, and work hard.

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The Power of Showing Gratitude

The Power of Showing Gratitude

Oftentimes people are thankful, but they don’t express that gratitude in words. If that’s you, allow me to suggest expressing your appreciation out loud, because a little positivity goes a long way these days.

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