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Gerry O’Dell is a past co-chair of AAMI’s Industrial Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Moist Heat (MH) Sterilization Working Groups, and she was named an AAMI Fellow in 2019. O’Dell is a Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (CISS) for ethylene oxide, moist heat, and radiation (RAD), and holds a master’s degree in microbiology from the University of South Florida.
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It can be fun to look back at the history of various professions, especially perioperative nursing. A look back reveals how perioperative nursing emerged as the first recognized nursing specialization in the late 1800s and grew to become the highly specialized field that it is today.
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Now clinicians can utilize the Cardinal Health Hip-O Anterior Hip Drape designed specifically for anterior hip replacements. Developed with clinicians in mind, the Hip-O drape offers a single product that can help eliminate the need for multiple drapes, saving surgical prep time and reducing waste.
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Rescue your loved ones from a dinner rut with a simple solution that answers “what’s for dinner?” with an exciting, flavorful meal. These Lasagna Rollups require just one pan, making both cooking and cleanup a breeze on busy weeknights.
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From the operating room to behavioral health settings, single-use, nonwoven garments are redefining protection and efficiency across the continuum of care. In the OR, disposable surgical apparel delivers optimal performance in high-stakes environments – supporting infection control, ensuring staff and patient comfort, and streamlining linen management.
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The starting point of learning emotional intelligence (EQ) can be summed up in two words: know thyself. EQ is the skill of being able to perceive and assess one’s own and other’s emotions, desires, and tendencies, and then act in a way that’s best for everyone.
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