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DEI in the OR

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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Spotlight On: Gina Garozzo-Jones, CRCST, CHL, CER

Spotlight On: Gina Garozzo-Jones, CRCST, CHL, CER

Health care was always a part of family conversations throughout her childhood, Gina Garozzo-Jones said. Her Sicilian immigrant grandmother only had been allowed to attend school up to the sixth grade, and always said that if she could have done anything, she would have been a nurse. The family took heed.

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Spotlight On: Amber Eaglin, MSN, RN

Spotlight On: Amber Eaglin, MSN, RN

Fortunately for Eaglin, she was living in Lafayette, which happened to also be home to one of the best nursing schools in the south: the University of Louisiana. With a slight adjustment of focus, Eaglin embarked on a course of study that became her path to the operating room.

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Surgical Smoke Legislation Update

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

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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