The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) released a new technical information report (TIR) to guide healthcare facilities on the safe external transport of medical devices.
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Psychological First Aid: A Vital Tool in Combating Workplace Violence in Nursing
Nearly a decade ago, the American Nurses Association (ANA) updated its position on workplace violence, declaring that “nurses must be afforded the same level of respect and dignity as others” (ANA, 2017). In the seven years since the ANA launched its #EndNurseAbuse pledge, the nursing profession has taken a firm stance: violence of any kind, from any source, is unacceptable.
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A Perspective on Quality in Perioperative Nursing Care
A recent conversation with a colleague at NIFA prompted me to explore the topic of the consistency of perioperative nursing care. This nurse works as a surgical assistant and participates in a high volume of cases with a diverse selection of perioperative nurses and his opinion carries weight. This made me consider this issue from the quality improvement lens. My thoughts turned to a straightforward question – How do we assess the quality of perioperative nursing care?
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Managing Contracted Services
Can your patients tell the difference when they interact with your direct employee versus someone from an agency? Does your staff feel a difference? Do your metrics show a variance based on who provides a service? Whether support or direct care staff, outsourced services must follow your policies and procedures and be held to the same high standards as the rest of your team.
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Heat Sterilization Processes: Application to Medical Devices
The items that can affect the energy transfer are “wet” steam (i.e., too much condensed water in the steam usually caused by contamination in the steam) or steam that is superheated (steam that is too dry because it has been heated beyond its saturation point) creating a dry heat process. Both can result in a lack of sterilization.
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ACHC Approved to Accredit Office-Based Surgery Practices in New York
Effective July 1, 2025, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) will be recognized by the New York State Department of Health as an approved accrediting organization for office-based surgery (OBS) practices. This designation gives healthcare providers in New...
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