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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.

The nurse staffing challenge extends to the OR where half of all OR leaders say they’re having problems recruiting perioperative nurses.

Both the OR and SPD are fast-paced, high-stress environments where mistakes can cost much more than just dollars and cents. So it’s critical that staff in each department learn to work closely together and collaborate effectively with each other.