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The Importance of Precise Illumination in the Operating Room (OR)

BFW Inc.

All aspects of medical procedures require efficiency, safety and effectiveness and it is not surprising that appropriate and sufficient lighting is a critical component to success. Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities.

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Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)

Clemson

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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How Surgical Assistants, RNFAs and PAs Aid in Treating Traumatic Fractures

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

When it comes to treating traumatic fractures, the importance of a skilled surgical team cannot be overstated. Surgical assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs), and physician assistants (PAs) play a critical role in ensuring that these procedures go smoothly, efficiently, and successfully.

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5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera

BFW Inc.

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. However, the impact surgical videos have on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and efficiency are invaluable.

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Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed

Incision

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. Sterility Cannot Be Rushed: The Stats Don't Lie Rushing the standard sterilization procedures can have severe implications for patient safety.

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Elevating Surgical Services: How SpecialtyCare Enhances Hospital Performance

SpecialtyCare

Training and Education for Surgical Staff Conclusion In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, surgical services are at the heart of patient care, making the difference between life and death in many instances. Enhanced Patient Safety and Outcomes 8.

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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)

EARN Cares

Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. OR nurses work closely with scrub technologists (also called scrubs or scrub techs) to help surgical teams perform surgery. What Do OR Nurses Do?