Operating Room
The Ghosts of ORs Past
Deep within the core of every operating room, submerged beneath the tales of triumph and tragedy, intricate precision, and skills…
October 31, 2023
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Operating Room
Silent But Deadly: The Ever-Present Dangers of Surgical Smoke
We’ve all been there – that distinct, unpleasant smell that permeates the air in the operating room. Surgical smoke, a seemingly harmless…
October 7, 2023
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From Rookie to Pro: A Heartfelt Tribute to My Scrub Tech Mentors
Last week we celebrated National Surgical Technologist Week, and from the pictures I saw all over social media, I think there were quite…
September 29, 2023
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Top 10: Gynecology Surgery
In our Top 10 series, we’ve covered several specialties, including Orthopedics , Cardiac , and Vascular . Today, we’re going to be…
August 8, 2023
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Exploring the Impact of Social Media in Nursing
Would you say that social media has revolutionized our lives and professional endeavors? Everyone seems to have strong opinions about…
July 19, 2023
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What Do the Guidelines Say? Understanding the OR’s Role in Point of Use Cleaning
In my last post, I talked about the importance of communication between the Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department…
May 31, 2023
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Communication, Education, & Instrument Pretreatment
I spent the first part of last week at the HSPA conference in Nashville, TN. (HSPA is the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association,…
May 16, 2023
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A Nurse’s Week Experience to Remember
When Melanie asked if I would write a blog post for Nurse’s Week, I was ready to write a completely different post than the one
May 12, 2023
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New OR Employees – Don’t Leave Them in the Dark!
Think about where you work for a second… Where’s the timeclock? How do you get to the cafeteria? What number do you call if you’re…
May 5, 2023
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Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics is one of the busiest services in the healthcare industry. And while those of you working in an Orthopedic service line don’t…
April 26, 2023
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