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It’s one of the most dangerous and highest risk activities that occurs in the OR that almost nobody talks about: safe patient handling and mobility, or SPHM.

Perioperative nurses have two main options when it comes to the type of OR environment where they can work.

Unfortunately, the “cry wolf” syndrome is starting to take effect when it comes to clinically non-significant alarms.

Hiring and holding onto the most talented and skilled employees is critical for any business.

Every job involves a certain amount of stress. But it’s probably safe to say that OR nurses and surgical techs experience more stress in their jobs than people in most other professions…

Mistakes in the OR can be especially devastating — not only for patients, but also for the hospital and OR staff.