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Cardinal Health understands that ongoing education, training and mentoring are critical to the success of any surgical department. We are proud to offer multiple Continuing Education programs to help you continually advance your surgical knowledge.

 

Surgical fires: Keys to awareness and prevention

This program is approved for 2.0 hours of nursing credit.

Although surgical and operating room (OR) fires are a relatively rare occurrence, the consequences can be devastating. The risk of a surgical fire is present in any surgical setting, whether it is a hospital operating room, free-standing clinic, ambulatory center or a private physician's office. This study guide will concentrate on surgical fires that can occur on or around a surgical patient as well as the key issues, risks, and prevention of surgical fires.

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Driving safety and productivity in the OR

This program is approved for 2.0 hours of nursing credit.

Perioperative nurses are continually challenged to provide the safest possible patient-centered care. Every patient has the right to expect that his/her surgical intervention will not result in an untoward event or any type of physical injury. At the same time, the productivity of the operating room suite requires managerial effort to effectively control the workflow into and around the suite. The purpose of this study guide is to provide a review of the benefits associated with effective supply chain management strategies on safety and efficiency in the OR.

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Prevention of retained sponges and towels

This program is approved for 2.0 hours of nursing credit.

A retained foreign body can result in patient death and must be avoided. The significance of a retained foreign body is so great that several organizations provide guidelines for the counting process in an effort to promote positive patient outcomes. The purpose of this educational opportunity is to provide information that will support the perioperative nurse in providing a safe surgical experience through enhanced awareness. This activity will discuss the incidence of incorrect counts, the potential complications from an incorrect count, and guidelines for performing counts to prevent incorrect counts. New technology for performing sponge counts will be presented for consideration.

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To bleed or not to bleed

This program is approved for 1.25 hours of nursing & pharmacy credits.

This course provides a review of hemostasis and the biochemistry and pharmacology of anticoagulation mechanisms. The presenter thoroughly discusses various pharmacologic anticoagulants as well as a new non-pharmacologic method.

Learning objectives:
  • Identify the conditions that might require anticoagulation therapy
  • Describe the pathophysiology of clotting disorders
  • Compare the medications used in oral anticoagulation and anti-platelet therapy including mechanism of action, safety and efficacy
  • Explain non-pharmacological methods of anticoagulation therapy
  • Describe non-pharmacologic management of bleeding issues in patients on anticoagulation or anti-platelet therapy

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Understanding the ANSI/AAMI PB70 Standards to make appropriate gown and drape choices.

This program is approved for 1 hour of nursing credit.

This online course explains the provisions of the ANSI/AAMI PB70 in detail, as well as the standardized tests and other factors that must be taken into account when choosing barrier products. After completing this continuing education activity, the participant should be able to:
  • Summarize the clinical rationale for the use of surgical gowns and drapes
  • Identify standardized tests used in the industry to evaluate the effectiveness of barrier materials, with emphasis on tests specified ANSI/AAMI PB70 and other pertinent testing methods
  • List factors that must be taken into account when choosing barrier products, including barrier performance, strength, comfort, safety, cost effectiveness, and environmental concerns
  • Identify the clinical importance of high-performing drapes and gowns

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Prevention of sharps injuries in surgical settings

This program is approved for 1 hour of nursing credit.

Sharps injury prevention is an important safety initiative in the surgical setting. This free, online program reviews risk factors, reduction strategies, organizational initiatives and the personal responsibility of personnel to create a culture of safety in surgical settings.

At the end of the program, the learner should be able to:
  • Describe prevalence of sharps injuries in perioperative personnel.
  • Identify 3 risk factors for sharps injuries in the OR.
  • List key components of an organizational sharps safety program based on regulatory agency and professional organizations' guidelines and standards.
  • Name 2 important risk-reduction strategies designed to prevent sharps injuries.
  • Define personal responsibilities to protect yourself and provide a safe work environment for others.

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