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How to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but they don’t always see eye to eye. Gregg is our Vice President for Service Lines Sales, and Marcy Konja leads and manages our sterile processing business. We need to create a culture where OR staff feel comfortable communicating issues with sterile processing.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

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Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization 4. From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation. Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization What Is Sterile Processing?

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What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. What Does an OR Nurse Do?

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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

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Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.

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Why a Surgeon’s Surgical Assistant is Essential in the OR

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Surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) are critical team members who directly impact the efficiency and safety of every procedure. They monitor patient vitals, manage wound closures, and maintain a sterile field.

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

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Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping. Team Collaboration Communicating effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. Some of their primary duties include: Preoperative Preparation Reviewing patient medical histories and surgical plans.

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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)

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Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. If you’re a nurse who is fascinated by anatomy and physiology, enjoys fast-paced daily tasks, and has a knack for remembering details, then the OR may be the perfect unit for you! OR nurses can only care for one patient during surgery. What Do OR Nurses Do?