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A wide range of new technologies are changing how many perioperative procedures are performed. Often, the results are improved surgical outcomes and higher levels of patient satisfaction.

It’s critical that health care organizations and nurse managers do everything they can to reduce instances of bullying in order to help reduce levels of burnout among OR nurses.

Whether it’s in the workplace or at home, poor health, unsafe practices and high stress can take a toll on OR nurses.

Despite technological advances and a growing awareness of the problem, infections remain a serious issue in many hospital operating rooms today.

When you stop and think about it, recent advancements in surgical technology and medical care are truly astonishing. However, there’s still significant risk every time a surgeon’s scalpel touches a patient’s skin.

Most organizations today strive to achieve peak performance by streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Health care organizations are no exception.