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Looking to find out what the evidence shows on staffing for robotic procedures. DO you provide 2 scrubs for these ...
During a hysterectomy instruments may have to be exchanged and/or the camera needs to be cleaned. If there is only ...
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I am trying to find out AORNs position on cavity counting during a c-section and am having difficulty finding it.
Marcy Riley
4d
What is the question? You count when the uterus is being closed just as you would count when the bladder is closed, ...
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What are some strategies everyone is using related to the bovie pad shortage?
Ryan Kohler
3d
we use megadyne k gel pads. simply clean between procedures.
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We are looking at implementing adjunct technology with our manual counting practice in the OR. I am interested in ...
Following. Currently using only sponge counter bags for accountability but compliance is spotty. Stryker and ...
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Hello! Our center is trying to come up with ways to help better our environment and go more green :) We all know how ...
Lois Hayworth
10d
Talk with your vendor reps about recycling. I know Stryker has an expansive recycling program.
Lois Hayworth
Lois Hayworth
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What wound protector products are you using for open colo-rectal and HPB surgery. We routinely use wound ...
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I have an MD that wears glitter on her face around her eyes every day and I have found glitter on the floor of the ORs ...
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This question was posted about a year ago and still seeing the issue without a resolution. Chloraprep IFU states ...
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Anyone out there banning these for staff in the OR and SPD? There is nothing in the surgical attire standards yet
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Hello. I have tried to find guidelines for how often it is recommended to clean lead aprons? I have contacted the ...
Our hospital is in the same situation. If you find any information could you forward it on please?
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Who is ultimately responsible for completing and returning the device tracking paperwork for implanted medical ...
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Hello. We are a level II trauma center and have an RN and and a CST in-house at all times. In addition we have staff on ...
Lois Hayworth
17d
As a community hospital, we have a call house nearby for staff on call. For local staff, they must be available ...
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Do you have a standard process to document something like a broken piece of a drill bit or trial that cannot be ...
Brenda Larkin
13d
Kim, we don't currently have a policy on this, but, the retained item should be documented in such a manner that it ...
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I am reaching out to see if anyone has any clear guidance as to what procedures can be performed in a procedure room ...
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Currently in our facility, when a code is called in the OR, staff from outside of the surgery department do not ...