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Various social determinants—gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, and ...

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Diversity, equity and inclusion significantly impact the quality of healthcare delivery for diverse communities. This course defines these ...

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Sterilizing your instruments is crucial in the perioperative setting to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) and ensure safe patient ...

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Procedure packs are commonplace in today’s operating rooms. Originating in the 1960s, these prepared disposable packs have a long history. ...

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In the operating room (OR), preference cards play a crucial role for surgical readiness by helping identify the needed supplies and resources ...

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), serving purposes such as personnel protection, ...

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Understanding the roles of detergents and disinfectants in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) underpins effective decontamination ...

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Implicit biases can directly and negatively impact patient care delivery. These biases often lead to discriminatory behavior, resulting ...

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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a method of delivering oxygen and ventilatory support via a mask without the need for an invasive procedure, ...

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Surgical hand antisepsis—when performed correctly with the right technique and the right product—effectively prevents surgical site infections ...