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Surgical Technology Sequencing for Student Success

ARC/STSA

Every member of the operating room team must be efficient, alert and disciplined. Our program uses a step-by-step, sequential training approach that gives students the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed — not just in class, but in the operating room as well.

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Peer Mentorship in the Classroom and Beyond

ARC/STSA

The operating room is inherently a team-based environment, where effective communication, collaboration and mutual trust are crucial. Through enhanced clinical skills, improved confidence, better communication and teamwork, peer mentorship provides a foundation for future success in the operating room.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

The CSFA is not just a passive participant in the operating room; they are an active collaborator who anticipates the surgeons needs, manages surgical instruments, and assists with critical tasks such as suturing, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding). Ensuring proper wound care and dressing application.

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Sterile Processing Department Efficiency: 7 Proven Strategies to Optimize Your SPD Operations

SpecialtyCare

Critical Areas Affecting Sterile Processing Department Efficiency Workflow Optimization A comprehensive analysis identified five drivers of defects: staffing and training, inventory management, equipment and SPD physical environment, standard workflows and communication, and governance structure.

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with OR Manager: A Comprehensive Guide

Picis

Operational efficiency is paramount in operating rooms (ORs), where every second counts and resources must be optimized to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Enter OR Manager – a comprehensive solution designed to enhance productivity and streamline operations in OR settings.

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Sterile Processing Department Workflow: Optimizing Efficiency with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department workflow encompasses every step from the moment contaminated instruments leave the operating room to their return as sterile, ready-to-use surgical tools.

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“Don’t Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good” – Kyra Grathwohl’s Mission Trip to Nigeria

SpecialtyCare

With limited access to resources and infrastructure, the hospital operates in a way that requires grit, flexibility, and community-driven collaboration. Communication is handled almost entirely through WhatsApp, where calls for supplies, blood, and equipment circulate rapidly in real-time. Hemoconcentrators?