Unintended retention of foreign objects (URFOs) – also called retained surgical items (RSIs) – after invasive procedures are Sentinel Events reportable to The Joint Commission.
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The Value of Volunteer Work
Volunteer work seems to be a small but important part of what we do as perioperative nurses.
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SurgicAir Zero debuts in Twin Cities operating rooms
Precision Air has announced the completion of its fourth SurgicAir Zero O.R. Airflow System at TRIA Orthopedic Center Woodbury, a specialty orthopedic and urgent care facility in the Twin Cities metro area. This groundbreaking technology produces zero-particle air in...
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Study: Getinge Innovation Can Help Hospitals Lower Anesthetic Waste
A newly released study in the Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing shows that the unique Automatic Gas Control (AGC) in Getinge’s anesthesia machine Flow-i, lowers sevoflurane wastage by up to 58 percent; a sustainable and economic approach without...
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Cardinal Health expands medical distribution footprint in Ohio
Cardinal Health plans to build a 574,670 square foot medical distribution center in the Columbus, Ohio area. The new building will integrate automation and technology to work alongside Cardinal Health employees; improve safety, service and quality; deliver operational...
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Owens & Minor Inc. Acquires Apria Inc.
Owens & Minor Inc. has closed the previously announced acquisition of Apria Inc. The acquisition was consummated for total consideration in cash of approximately $1.6 billion. The purchase was funded with a combination of debt and cash on hand. The transaction...
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