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Why Minimally Invasive Surgical Support is the Hottest Career in Healthcare Right Now (And How You Can Get Started!)

SpecialtyCare

Assisting Surgical Teams: Providing direct support to surgeons and operating room staff by ensuring that all necessary instruments and equipment are available and functioning correctly. Ensuring Sterility and Safety: Upholding strict sterilization protocols to prevent infections and maintain a safe surgical environment.

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Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed

Incision

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. The symbiotic relationship between the OR and the SPD is critical both for patient safety and staff well-being. Let's embrace the 4.5 We’re listening!

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Instead of Urging Your Employees to Be Brave, Help Them Feel Safe Speaking Up

LeanBlog

in an operating room, just before the last procedure of a long day that had been full of delays. It's 9 p.m.

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Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

During the surgery, the surgeon makes a small incision and removes part of the disc to relieve pain and improve mobility. They ensure that the operating room is properly prepared, setting up sterilized instruments and positioning the patient. Enhancing Precision and Safety In lumbar discectomies, precision is key.

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The Critical Role of Surgical Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery: How They Help Save Lives

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Some of their main tasks include: Preparing the Operating Room : Surgical assistants ensure all equipment is sterile and ready. Their expertise allows the surgeon to focus on the most complex parts of the operation. Conclusion In cardiovascular surgery, every team member plays a vital role in patient safety and outcomes.

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How Plastic Surgeons in MD, DC, and Virginia Benefit from Using Platinum Medical Staffing for Temporary Surgical Assistants

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

In the highly specialized field of plastic surgery, having a reliable and skilled team is essential to delivering top-notch results and ensuring patient safety. Their responsibilities include: Preoperative Preparation: Ensuring the operating room is ready, sterilizing instruments, and preparing patients for surgery.

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Diving Deep into High-Level Disinfection vs. Sterilization

Incision

In our previous article, "Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed", we emphasized the importance of embracing the 4.5-hour hour processing time that is sometimes needed to ensure patient safety and care. Sterilization is the standard to ensure a patient’s safety.

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