ARC/STSA

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The ARC/STSA Board of Directors recently welcomed three new members: Alicia Buck, MS, BAAS, CST; Jeff Feix, LVN, CSFA, CST, FAST; and Antionette Trujillo-Fergus, MBA, CRCST, CST; and new member of the board’s Subcommittee on Accreditation for Surgical Assisting (SASA), Lydell “Dale” Powell, AAS, Th.A., CSFA, CST, to serve on the SASA.

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RASA Training

OCTOBER 10, 2016

December 2018 – Happy Holidays October 2018 – Happy Halloween March 2017 – The Giving Issue October 2016 Contact Form Landing Page Hospital Programs Monthly Surgical Assisting Newsletter Our monthly surgical assisting newsletter is sent out to bring you news and stories helpful and interesting to your career.

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NSAA

MAY 17, 2021

Fortunately, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are turning to non-physician providers to help offset that need. The performance of certain complicated procedures often requires technical expertise on the part of both surgeon and the surgical assistant. The US is facing a shortage of physicians, and that shortage is growing.

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

2 Given the importance of pre-cleaning at the point-of-use combined with all of the new emphasis on the procedure in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, what steps should you and your team take at your facility? A good starting point is to consult the instrument manufacturers’ IFUs for their recommendations and requirements.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Table of Contents Understanding the Role of a Surgical First Assist Key Qualifications to Look for When Hiring a Surgical First Assist 1. A surgical first assist (SFA) plays an essential role in supporting surgeons during procedures by providing hands-on assistance, improving workflow, and ensuring optimal patient care.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Reliability, Professionalism, and Work Ethic How SpecialtyCare Provides the Best SFAs Why Choose SpecialtyCare for Surgical First Assistants? While much of the spotlight is on the surgeon , an unsung hero in the operating room is the Surgical First Assistant (SFA). What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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