Despite the many amazing advancements in modern medicine, surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a problem for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) nationwide.
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Spotlight On: Katelynn Vaughan
Almost any OR nurse can tell you about the lack of exposure to perioperative education in most nursing schools. Katelynn Vaughan is determined to do something about this.
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Supply Technician Overhaul Saves Thousands, Improves Patient Care
Story by Brandy Ostanik-Thornton FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska | A civilian supply technician has transformed the supply chain of the Perioperative Nursing Services (PONS) at Bassett Army Community Hospital, saving over $10,000 in emergency order costs so far, this fiscal...
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Managing Surgical Risk: From Infection Control to Staff Well-Being
New technology tools are lowering the risk of surgical complications. These include robotic surgical systems, real-time imaging, intraoperative image guidance, smart OR analytics, augmented reality, machine learning, and artificial and ambient intelligence.
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Spotlight On: Kim Tuemler, JD, BSN, RN, CNOR
There are a lot of different paths than can lead someone into the perioperative nursing field. But it’s probably safe to say that very few nurses have followed the path taken by Kim Tuemler.
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[Sponsored] Corporate Profile: Innovative Medical Products (IMP)
Specializing in surgical patient positioning, Innovative Medical Products, Inc., covers all these advancements. The positioning equipment provides another “pair of hands” to increase efficiency and convenience for the surgeon and surgical team.
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