Perioperative Series: Surgical Safety - Equipment and Electronics
Hours: 1.00
Have you ever been in a procedure when new equipment was being used that you were unfamiliar with? Operating room personnel encounter this situation often. Continual advancements in surgical technologies require flexibility and ongoing training of staff. While equipment is becoming more sophisticated, it is also becoming more user-friendly and not as complicated to operate. The key to successfully adopting and embracing technical advancements is active participation in training, such as this course. In this course, a variety of technologies and equipment will be reviewed. The safety considerations and evidence-based practices for using equipment and electronics will also be discussed.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and STs about risks and safety precautions associated with equipment and electronics in the OR.
Have you ever been in a procedure when new equipment was being used that you were unfamiliar with? Operating room personnel encounter this situation often. Continual advancements in surgical technologies require flexibility and ongoing training of staff. While equipment is becoming more sophisticated, it is also becoming more user-friendly and not as complicated to operate. The key to successfully adopting and embracing technical advancements is active participation in training, such as this course. In this course, a variety of technologies and equipment will be reviewed. The safety considerations and evidence-based practices for using equipment and electronics will also be discussed. The goal of this course is to educate nurses and STs about risks and safety precautions associated with equipment and electronics in the OR.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Association of Surgical Technologists
This course is approved for surgical techs from 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025.
Review Date: 07/01/2022
Discuss technology, equipment, and electronics that are commonly encountered in the OR.
Recall key safety concerns and evidence-based practices for preventing electrical or equipment-related injuries.
Identify recommendations for addressing malfunctioning equipment and medical devices.
Outline:
Section 2: Technology and Devices
Section 3: Types of Equipment and Electronics
Standard Operating Room Equipment
Subject Matter Expert: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy is an accomplished nursing professional with expertise in the perioperative setting. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Capella University. She has developed skills to become versatile in both the circulator and scrub roles for a variety of surgical specialties. She fulfilled numerous nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. As an educator, she was an active member of several committees tasked with creating a safe and efficient environment that promotes optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, she has experience as an inpatient surgical nurse in roles including charge nurse, admission/discharge facilitator, 24-hour short-stay operations, and preceptor. Disclosure: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Brian C Sheridan, CST
Brian is an accomplished certified surgical technologist with over 15 years of experience. He graduated cum laude on the Dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement with a certificate in Surgical Technology from Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. He is well-versed in a variety of specialties including multi-surgeon complex cancer cases. As a preceptor, he enjoys sharing his knowledge with new surgical technologists and nurses, teaching them the fundamentals of the scrub role. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). Disclosure: Brian C Sheridan, CST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Surgical Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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