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Competency is a term that relates to performance improvement, and professionals are expected to attain and cultivate it through experience and a desire to learn, grow and advance in their knowledge and skillsets. In the sterile processing (SP) environment, it’s important to examine how competencies are valued and applied. Are they viewed as a necessary evil or do SP professionals embrace the opportunities competencies can provide?
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Often in these columns I provide updates on the credentialing work done by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) and our certifications. This month, I would like to share information about credentialing, but I will not be speaking to certifications held by perioperative nurses nor about new programs being developed by CCI.Â
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May is a good month for ASCs to take stock of their overall operations and consider any adjustments they might want to make to be certain they end the year stronger than they started it. ASCA offers a range of resources to help. All are developed specifically for ASCs.
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Cutting Out CLABSIs: Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Section 1: Introduction About This Course Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) affect an estimated 400,000 patients each year in the United States (AHRQ, 2018)....
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Marisa Streelman had considered a career in medicine long before a health careers program at her Flint, Michigan high school offered her the opportunity to preview a handful of hospital jobs prior to college. Although Streelman initially had planned to become a physician, after having been exposed to the work of nursing teams at the hospital, she noticed how much more patient interaction nurses experienced than physicians did — and that was the work with which she felt most connected. It was then that Streelman realized she’d be better off studying nursing.
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The annual health technology networking event, AAMI eXchange, is returning as an in-person meeting in San Antonio, Texas on June 3-6. This year, a dedicated track of sessions will help sterile processing professionals and leadership catch up on changes in regulation, best practices and strategies for improving their hospital, clinic or industry department.
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For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The magazine aims to educate readers about new guidelines, techniques, and equipment, as well as practical information for career building, problem-solving and overall well-being.
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