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When it comes to safe instrument processing, the operating room, sterile processing department and infection prevention department form a “patient safety trifecta” that must work together to ensure that patient safety remains the top priority.
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By Don Sadler With the COVID-19 pandemic now in the rear-view mirror, the nursing profession continues to face shortages, including in the perioperative area. Some of them are severe in certain pockets of the country, especially rural areas. The Bureau of Labor...
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Earlier this year, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published revisions to eight of the 35 guidelines included in the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice. These guidelines represent AORN’s official position on questions regarding perioperative practice.
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The number and variety of professional, ancillary and support positions within perioperative services far exceeds any other department in the hospital.
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A growing number of total joint surgeries are now being performed in the outpatient setting, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
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The role of the sterile processing department (SPD) is vital when it comes to ensuring patient safety. The SPD is responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments are cleaned, inspected and reprocessed (including high-level disinfection and sterilization) before being returned to the operating room.
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For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The magazine aims to educate readers about new guidelines, techniques, and equipment, as well as practical information for career building, problem-solving and overall well-being.
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