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❓ Do you know what are the crucial standards for surgical drapes and gowns? Our EORNA “Best Practice of Perioperative Care” book can help you, with many more topics covered! Our recommended practices are developed with the purpose to provide guidelines for perioperative nurses in their nursing care in relation to surgery to achieve patient safety. Download it now: https://loom.ly/hvOKkRQ

National Time Out Day is June 12, 2024! The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), of which I am a member, is committed to safe surgery together. Since 2004, AORN and the Joint Commission have recognized National Time Out Day to bring greater awareness to the safe surgery practice of taking a “time out” before operative and other invasive procedures to prevent wrong site, wrong patient, wrong procedure surgery. This year, National Time Out Day will be honored in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country on June 12. The National Time Out Day initiative supports the Joint Commission’s Universal Protocol and builds greater awareness among surgical team members. The initiative's goal is to prevent errors by ensuring that all members of the surgical team pause before invasive procedures, so they can communicate as a group and confirm key information about the patient and the procedure. Wrong patient, wrong site, and wrong procedure surgeries are tragedies. As a perioperative nurse, I am committed to helping reduce surgical error and improve patient outcomes by taking a time out for every patient, every time. Recognition of National Time Out Day will bring awareness to this important patient safety practice and can help to improve surgical outcomes nationwide. 

📋 Is your discharge process relying too much on intuition? 📋 In some dental and oral surgery practices, dental assistants or non-nursing staff may rely on intuition to determine if a patient is ready for discharge after anesthesia. These offices may lack written discharge protocols, leaving staff without reliable guidance to assess patients' recovery from anesthesia, resulting in premature discharge. While intuition is valuable, it’s not a substitute for clinical expertise. As a former PACU/recovery room nurse, I rely on my intuition. However, that intuition is rooted in years of experience and education. There’s a reason there is a specialty of nursing dedicated to post-anesthesia care. Deciding when a patient is ready for discharge requires a comprehensive understanding of the anesthesia recovery process and an appropriate assessment of the risks. The practice should establish discharge criteria in writing, ensuring that all patients are evaluated consistently and competently. Staff must be adequately trained for their role in the discharge process. Additionally, a patient’s readiness for discharge based on these criteria should be documented. Are your discharge protocols based on intuition or established using evidence-based guidelines? ------ Hi! I'm Katie, Chief Nursing Officer of Soteria Clinical Solutions. I provide expert nursing leadership to office-based healthcare practices to support patient safety 🩺, improve outcomes 📈, ensure regulatory compliance ✅, and enhance clinical oversight 🔍. Ready to elevate your practice? Let's connect and explore how I can support your team 💬. #oralsurgery #patientsafety #dentistry #sedation #nursingleadership

Medical surgery nursing is a specialized area of nursing that focuses on providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures and those recovering from surgery. Nurses in this field are responsible for: 1. **Preoperative Care**: Preparing patients for surgery, including educating them about the procedure, assessing their health, and ensuring they understand the risks and benefits. 2. **Intraoperative Care**: Assisting in the operating room, monitoring patients' vital signs, and ensuring a sterile environment. 3. **Postoperative Care**: Managing recovery, including monitoring for complications, administering medications, and providing pain management. 4. **Patient Education**: Teaching patients about recovery processes, wound care, and lifestyle modifications after surgery. 5. **Collaboration**: Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Medical surgery nurses play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and promoting optimal recovery outcomes. What is your field of expertise? Comment below, let's talk 👍

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Emergencies rarely occur with a doctor present in the vicinity. Healthcare delivery cannot fall short in their absence. Apart from doctors, US and UK permits Nurse Anesthetists, and Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurses to intubate patients in an emergency. Undergraduates of Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology had their first conference at the Narayana Institute. Over 90 students were trained in the skills of emergency airway management and intubation. They received guest lectures on Anesthesia machine assembly, pediatric surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Training cadres of health professionals in life-saving skills reduces patient mortality and improves outcomes in acute emergencies. #Clinicalskills #Conference #Physicianassistant #OTT

When you hear the words "time out" what comes to mind?    Are you thinking about that much needed vacation? Or could it be a "pause for the cause"?   Earlier this month marked the 20th anniversary of the National Time Out Day. You may be wondering exactly what is the time out...   Think about the last time you or a loved one had a medical procedure or surgery. Each medical professional along the way confirmed your name, date of birth and procedure being performed. Then in the OR a much formal process took place for confirming all the details and it's called “time out”.   In addition to taking that much needed time off, how can you ensure patient safety in your practice particularly during any procedures requiring sedation. How do you proactively ensure no preventable mistakes occur?   Here are five key tips adapted from the Association for peri-Operating Room Nurses (AORN) that you can adapt to your practice or organization. 1. Standardize your time out process and use it consistently throughout your practice or organization. 2. Involve all team members who will be assisting in the time out. 3. Designate one team member to call for the time out. 4. Stop all unnecessary activities when the time out is called. 5. Document the time out in the patient record. Be sure to include the time of the time out and confirm the all details of the case, such as patient name, date of birth, procedure to be performed, implant, etc. Little things can make a HUGE difference when it comes to patient safety. If you would like to know more about raising the bar for patient safety in your practice or organization, simply send me a message. I’m always available to answer a question!

A preference card 🗒️ is one of the common universal features in any OR setting. It’s a source of information that will vary among procedures, surgeons, and facilities. Preference cards not only assist individuals new to the OR, but also those working casual, per diem, travel, or float pool. The preference card assists them by providing specific information on the scheduled surgery and needed supplies. ✔️Features The most common features of a preference card are the name of the surgeon 👩🏻⚕️ and procedure. Beyond this, preference cards have a variety of formats and different levels of information. Some preference cards are attached to the supply and patient charges list while others are kept separate. Some are built into the electronic medical record while others are paper. No limit exists to what may be found on a preference card. ✔️Purpose The purpose of the preference card is to act as a guide for the surgical case. A preference card may be specific to a single case, such as “Dr. Jones: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy,” or it may serve as a general guide for several cases, such as “Dr. Smith: Excision of Lesion.” ✔️How They Help Preference cards are a help when the information is up to date and correct. They can be a hindrance, however, when they contain incorrect information or when incorrect ones are used. ✔️ Tips In the event a preference card needs an update, the charge nurse, 👩🏻🏭nurse supervisor, or person in charge of preference cards should be notified with the correct information. Whether you’re a new perioperative nurse, an educator or a preceptor, the Stitch🪡has you covered. Share this post with a friend - link in comments - and see what they prefer! #AORNStitch #surgerylife #perioperative #ORlife #nurse

Some great fundamentals discussed in this episode regarding #preoperative units. Thanks Noreen for another episode! #NurseExecutive #NurseLeader #PerioperativeServices #AORN

Guidewire management is a crucial part of complex surgical procedures. Thanks to Wire Watch, techs and nurses can efficiently manage guidewires, enjoying better organization that brings value and saves time for the entire surgical team.   Here's what Nurse Diane says about Wire Watch: "I'm the lead nurse in Vascular Surgery at Kaiser Permanente South Bay. We use Wire Watch primarily for peripheral cases. Prior to Wire Watch, I employed a number of makeshift techniques to store and secure my wires, such as placing the wires back in their reels or putting rubber shods on clamps to hold wires. Wire Watch is a valuable tool in certain cases. Being able to label the device helps me organize and identify multiple wires efficiently. Securing coiled wires in Wire Watch is quick and easy and saves time." - Diane Shohara, RN, Lead RN, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA   Wire Watch aims to provide a more robust and better guidewire management solution during medical procedures, including complex peripheral cases. Watch out for more testimonials from happy techs and nurses in the coming posts! In the meantime, you can schedule your FREE WIRE WATCH TRIAL AND DEMO with our team, and we'll be glad to put you on the list. For details, contact Vic Vozzo at victor.vozzo@biotexmedical.com today. You can also visit https://lnkd.in/gNbRScZM for more info. #endovascular #endovascularprocedures #technologists #endovascularsurgeons #vascularsurgery #interventionalradiology #interventionalcardiology #peripheralprocedures #guidewires #betterguidewires #guidewiremanagement #guidewiresolutions #guidewirestorage #medicaldevices #wirewatch #biotex #makingadifference