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‘Ensure you arrive at the hospital in plenty of time to start the list. You will need time to see your patients and prepare both the anaesthetic room and theatre before your first patient arrives….’ …
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Dear participant,
We trust this communication finds you in good health. As part of an ongoing research initiative by The Operating Room Global (TORG), we are embarking on a crucial study titled “Assessing Perioperative Nurses’ Roles in Nigeria: Impact on Operating Room Efficiency Compared to Global Standards.” This research is dedicated to advancing the field of Perioperative Nursing in Nigeria and enhancing operating room efficiency with a focus on aligning practices with global standards.
Your expertise as a Perioperative nurse is of immense value, and we invite you to contribute your insights to this study. By participating in this survey, you play a pivotal role in providing valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in Perioperative nursing in Nigeria. The survey aims to explore innovative approaches, identify successful practices, and pinpoint potential areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to the optimization of Perioperative nursing roles.
We appreciate your dedication to advancing healthcare practices and understand the demands on your time. The survey is designed to be concise, taking approximately 2 minutes to complete. Your thoughtful responses will greatly enrich our understanding of current practices and pave the way for informed improvements.
Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of Perioperative nursing in Nigeria, and we are sincerely grateful for your time and commitment. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@operatingroomissues.org.
Thank you for being an integral part of this important research endeavour.
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
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Topic: “Enhancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes: The Power of the Surgical Safety Checklist”
Speaker: Nigel Roberts, PhD Scholar, MSc, BA (HONS), ODP (Head Theatre Practitioner (Head of Nursing) – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, UK)
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, September 17th, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
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Topic: “Aseptic Technique: The Key to Surgical Techniques and Patient Safety”
Speaker: Jo Williams Cody, CST, MSED, BSST, AAS – Pima Medical Institute Program Director of Surgical Technology
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
Via Zoom
Target Audience
Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Anaesthesiologists, Theatre and Perioperative Nurses, Scrub and Circulatory staff, Recovery staff, Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetists , Certified Surgical Technologists, First Assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants, Perfusionists, Surgical Residents, Anaesthesia Technicians, Anaesthesia Support, Respiratory Technicians, Medical Device Company Representatives, Medical Students, Interns…. and many more. …
“The perioperative period, encompassing the time before, during, and after surgery, is critical in-patient care. The preoperative visit plays a pivotal role in preparing patients for their surgical journey, ensuring optimal safety, and improving surgical outcomes. This article aims to explore the significance of perioperative previsits in enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes….” …
Continue ReadingPerioperative Previsit: Enhancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes
“The perioperative nurse is an essential member of the healthcare team responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their role is to provide patient-centered care and to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes. In this blog post, we will discuss the critical role of the perioperative nurse in ensuring patient safety and comfort…” …
Continue ReadingThe role of the perioperative nurse in ensuring patient safety and comfort
“Undergoing surgery can be a daunting and stressful experience for many patients. However, with the help of proper preoperative assessment, patients can be better prepared for the procedure and have a more successful recovery. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of preoperative assessment and what patients can expect during this process…” …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Importance of Preoperative Assessment For Patients
“Operating rooms (ORs) are critical spaces where complex surgical procedures are performed. These spaces are designed to provide a sterile environment that ensures the safety and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and surgeons. However, despite the best efforts of healthcare providers, operating rooms are not immune to issues that can….”
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“Improving or maintaining operating room efficiency is a goal for every hospital. If you sell a product and/or service into the Operating Room (OR) and can help them improve their efficiency you will be regarded as a trusted advisor and not a supplier that can be commoditized. Impacting OR efficiency requires…” …
Continue ReadingKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Operating Room
‘Ensure you arrive at the hospital in plenty of time to start the list. You will need time to see your patients and prepare both the anaesthetic room and theatre before your first patient arrives….’ …
Continue ReadingOperating Theatre Preparation Before Surgery
“You may have heard the term “perioperative nursing”—this encompasses the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of the patient’s surgical experience. This post will focus on the postoperative phase, which begins with the patient’s admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and ends once the anesthesia has worn off enough for the patient to be safely transferred to the appropriate nursing unit….” …
Continue ReadingPostoperative Care and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
A surgical light illuminates the operative site on a patient for optimal visualization during a procedure. Surgical lights can provide hours of bright light without excessively heating the patient or staff…
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‘The purpose of draping is to eliminate the passage of microorganisms between non-sterile and sterile areas. Draping materials may be disposable or nondisposable…’
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Continue ReadingDraping the Surgical Patient – Techniques for different surgical positions
The moment a patient makes a decision to trust their life, health and well-being to another person, that person takes on an advocates responsibility to protect the rights of the patient…. …
These days there are numerous surgical procedure choices accessible relying upon a person’s assessment. Except if it is an emergency procedure, the surgeon will typically examine their suggested surgical procedure plan with the patient ahead of time. In light of clinical trials, for example, blood tests, MRIs, CT checks, X-rays or some other research facility work accessible, the surgeon will choose which surgical procedure technique they accept will have the best result for their patient.
Below is more information on Surgery Classifications – Differences and Examples.. …
Continue ReadingSurgery Classifications – Differences and Examples
Overview/Procedure Description It is essential for the safety of the patient that a national standard for counting procedures be employed. Accountable items are instruments and other items, which by their
Sterilization is a process of destruction of all forms of living microorganisms from a substance. Articles having direct application on humans and animals are subjected to sterilization. These materials include drugs,
Continue ReadingWhat is Sterilization? – Types and Methods in Microbiology
By Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD. A time-out, which The Joint Commission defines as “an immediate pause by the entire surgical team to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and site,” was introduced
Continue ReadingTime-outs and their role in improving safety and quality in surgery
By Ellie Williams Scrub nurses, also called perioperative nurses, are registered nurses who assist in surgical procedures by setting up the room before the operation, working with the doctor during
The use of the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) is the method of choice for perioperative patient care documentation. The PNDS provides a standardized universal language for patient care documentation