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A message of encouragement and support for novice perioperative nurses.
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By: Periop Today
Published: 2/22/2023
Actions should be taken to prevent waterborne pathogen dispersion during use of hand hygiene and surgical scrub sinks.
NEW:
Dispersal of water and potential waterborne pathogens may be minimized by:
Sinks, faucets, and drains are common sources of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other gram-negative bacteria. Forming or utilizing an existing water management team to develop a plan for reducing bacterial contamination of sinks, faucets, and drains is key to preventing pathogen transmission.
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A message of encouragement and support for novice perioperative nurses.
One of the key factors that contributed to my success as a new OR nurse was the well-organized and well-appointed orientation by the nurse educator.
In this week’s Periop Life entry, OR manager Hannah Shufeldt, DNP, MSHCM, RN, CNOR, shares her journey in transforming counting practices at her facility.