Course Description
Procedure packs are commonplace in today’s operating rooms. Originating in the 1960s, these prepared disposable packs have a long history. Despite their longevity, there is still some debate—are they worth the cost? This course will explore the benefits that procedure packs offer to hospitals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss procedural pack usage.
- Identify different pack types.
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of procedural packs.
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for healthcare professionals.
Course Information
This is a microlearning course. Microlearning is an approach to learning new information in small segments of 3-15 minutes in length. This course is mobile-friendly!
There is no CE associated with this course. A certificate of completion is awarded, but no contact hours are awarded.
Course Authors
This course was written by Rebecca Johnson, BSN, RN, CNOR, and edited by Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
Rebecca is a certified operating room nurse with over 20 years of healthcare business industry experience and 10 years of perioperative leadership experience.
Brenda