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Monday, August 28, 2:00–3:00 p.m.1 Hour CE CreditToday’s complex surgical instruments present unique challenges for reprocessing. Recent outbreaks of infection and death related to inadequately reprocessed surgical instruments have put instrument reprocessing front... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday D
Monday, August 28, 2:00–3:00 p.m.1 Hour CE CreditThe Unique Device Identifier (UDI) ruling was finalized in September 2013. Associating the UDI with each patient is the goal of the UDI. The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) and Meaningful Use Stage 3 require... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday D
Monday, August 28, 2:00–3:00 p.m.1 Hour CE Credit Argh you ready to transform your box of tools into a treasure chest of ideas? The pirate’s booty has 11 different jewels of wisdom to use for thinking outside the box. Each jewel represents a competency verification... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday C
Monday, August 28, 10:45–11:45 a.m.1 CE Credit Although the long-term effects for health care workers exposed to surgical smoke remains unknown, there is a need to be proactive and prevent any potential harm. Engineering controls and personal protective equipment... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday C
Monday, August 27, 10:45–11:45 a.m.1 CE CreditThis fast-paced and high-energy audience participation talk explores the presence of fear in health care organizations and introduces attendees to the concepts of how to lead organizations into a culture devoid of fear.... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Tuesday B
Tuesday, August 29, 10:45–11:45 a.m.1 CE CreditYour operating room’s most valuable asset is time. Hospitals usually set aside 70 to 80 percent of their OR time to surgeon and specialty blocks so the performance of your block schedule typically drives the performance... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday C
Monday, August 28, 10:45–11:45 a.m.This session will review both the evidence-based guidelines and also the incorporation of a human factors approach to the safe use of medical devices such as endoscopes. In addition, participants will be exposed to a new CDC... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday B
Monday, August 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m.1 CE CreditIn this presentation we will present real life situations that challenge your leadership skills and critical thinking. It’s a game of chance; will you make the right call? We have found that surgical leaders and staff... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday B
Monday, August 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m.1 CE CreditEmployee engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work. Employee engagement is not the same as employee... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday B
Monday, August 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m.1 CE CREDITThis session will review current outbreaks and hot topics related to infection prevention and control issues in the perioperative environment. The session will also review the new CDC Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Monday A
Monday, August 28, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.1 CE CreditThe unnecessary death of Joan Rivers served as a wake up call for surgical centers and patients. This presentation reviews not only what happened to Joan Rivers, but also what killed her, with an emphasis on “VIP... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Sunday
Sunday, August 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.3 CE CREDITSThis workshop is an introduction to developing a plan to cultivate leadership in yourself and others. We will address the following topics:Identify methods to assess self and organizational readiness for change and... by OR Today Live | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, 2017 Washington Sunday
Sunday, August 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.3 CE CREDITSOperational factors and clinical characteristics in surgical services and central sterile processing departments have influenced the risk of surgical site infection morbidity and mortality rates. Current practices in...
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