A key message of the “Future of Nursing Report: Leading Change, Advancing Health” is a need to transform nursing leadership.
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Hybrid ORs
The hybrid operating room is an emerging trend in health care that is worth paying attention to. Hybrid ORs offer significant benefits to both patients and hospitals.
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DEI in the OR
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a flashpoint issue across society over the past few years. DEI is defined as policies and programs that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially groups that have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination on the basis of their race, gender, age, religion or ethnicity.
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Surgical Smoke Legislation Update
The health hazards of surgical smoke to patients and perioperative personnel have been well-documented. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) first alert about the potential dangers of surgical smoke was issued more than 35 years ago.
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Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges
Fiberoptic flexible endoscopes (FFEs) are some of the most critical pieces of equipment used in operating rooms. This makes proper endoscope cleaning and processing one of the most important perioperative tasks to be performed.
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Price Transparency Rule
The rule is intended to make it easier for patients to determine the cost of hospital services before they receive them so they can compare prices across hospitals and shop for lower-priced care.
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