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 and supplies to enhance procedural efficiency. In this course, we will focus on the advantages and importance of well-maintained electronic preference cards.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and components of preference cards.
- Discuss how preference cards are utilized in the OR.
- Identify the benefits of using electronic preference cards.
- Describe how preference cards contribute to OR efficiency and cost-consciousness.
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