Start this course! 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...
Start this course! Course Description In the operating room (OR), preference cards play a crucial role for surgical readiness by helping identify the needed supplies and resources for a specific surgeon and procedure. Electronic preference cards streamline the preferred equipment...
Start this course! Course Description Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), serving purposes such as personnel protection, cross-contamination prevention, regulatory compliance and enhanced efficiency. Proper PPE use maintains...
Start this course! Course Description Understanding the roles of detergents and disinfectants in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) underpins effective decontamination and sterilization practices, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care quality. Learning Objectives ...
Start this course! Course Description Surgical hand antisepsis—when performed correctly with the right technique and the right product—effectively prevents surgical site infections (SSIs) in the perioperative setting. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the...
Start this course! Course Description In the operating room (OR), nine areas of patient safety are commonly reviewed. These areas are surgical site infections, perioperative hypothermia, retention of foreign objects, wrong site surgery, perioperative pressure injuries, catheter...
Start this course! Course Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are over 8 million healthcare workers in the United States who may come into contact with infected blood through various means. One of the most dangerous ways is through...
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