Operating Room Observations

One of the biggest causes of burnout and irritation with your #operatingroom staff is call. But it’s not the call itself, it’s the abuse of the call teams…

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If you don’t work in #orthopedics very often, it can be a little scary when you get assigned to an Ortho case. Let this Top 10 list help you get started!

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What is the most dangerous phrase in #healthcare? “This is the way we’ve always done it.”

Our field is constantly changing due to advances in research, and new information is always helping us improve our practice. We should never be so committed to “how we’ve always done it” that we can’t change.

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Today, June 14, 2023, is National Time Out Day! Do you know why the timeout process was started? Learn more about the events that led up to the development of Universal Protocol, the time out process, and National Time Out Day!

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I’m sharing a story today about a surgical count that could have been done better, and also sharing what the guidelines say about counting in the #operatingroom.

Always follow your facility’s policy for surgical counts. You can find more guidance from AORN’s Guideline for Retained Surgical Items.

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Are you taking the time to check your blue wrap before putting instruments onto your backtable?

ALWAYS check the integrity of your wrap before any item gets placed onto your sterile field!

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