The recent OR Today webinar “Truth or Dare: Is an LSO Required?” was presented by Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, Perioperative Consulting LLC, and Patti Owens, MHA, BSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, AestheticMed Consulting International LLC.
“Truth or Dare: Is an LSO Required?” discussed the need for a Laser Safety Officer (LSO). The webinar covered guidelines, standards, and procedures for safe laser use in medical settings, as well as defined the roles and responsibilities of an LSO.
The webinar clarified whether an LSO is required based on specific guidelines and standards for laser use. The presenters, with expertise in laser safety, addressed the crucial aspects of laser safety, including biophysics, tissue interaction and safety protocols. A question-and-answer session delivered additional insights as the presenters answered questions from attendees.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit. OR Today is approved and licensed to be a Continuing Education Provider with the California Board of Registered Nurses, License #16623.
More than 100 healthcare professionals registered for the informative webinar with 58 logged in for the live webinar. A recording of the session is available for on-demand viewing under the “Webinars” tab on the ORToday.com website.
Sandra Curatola, a PAT/Charge Nurse with Rochelle Community Hospital in Illinois won an OR Today lunch bag during the webinar.
Attendees shared positive feedback regarding the webinar via a survey that included the question, “What do OR Today webinars provide the industry?”
“Educational opportunities,” said Sharon Ford, who works in clinical informatics at Wellstar Health System.
“OR Today webinars provide updated information in relation to guidelines, new advancements and also provide educational CMEs for credentialing,” said Curatola.
“Current information on important topics,” said Dorothy Connell, medical information manager with Baxter Healthcare.
“Latest clinical practice applications in the perioperative environment,” said Hung-Fu Lin, a nurse practitioner at Stanford Medicine Children’s.
“A general understanding of regulatory information as well as other stories,” shared Mary von Ohlen, a procedure line educator with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.
“Education to improve safety measures and/or quality care provided for surgical staff and patients,” said Kelli Atchinson, a nurse manager operating room with Doctors Hospital of Augusta.
Healthcare providers are invited to join a virtual training course on medical laser safety set for September 27-28. Gain valuable insights into laser biophysics, tissue interaction and crucial safety protocols tailored for medical settings. Visit medicallasersafety.com to learn more.
For more information about OR Today webinars, visit ORToday.com.
