In the current healthcare climate, an increased focus has been placed on safe care in the perioperative environment. Evidence based practices and advances in technology have helped promote safe surgical practices to improve outcomes for patients and promote caregiver safety. This course is designed for nurses working in the perioperative setting. The focus of this course will be on current evidence based practices and tools of the trade to enhance surgical safety. A panel discussion featuring perioperative leaders will discuss strategies that they have implemented in their own facilities to promote safe surgical practices. Faculty will invite questions and stimulate an interactive environment for learning.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education activity, the participant should be able to:
Teaching Methodologies
This continuing education activity is governed by principles of adult learning. PowerPoint images will be used to augment the speaker’s presentations and a supportive syllabus with content and references is provided to each participant. Attendees will have an active role in discussion as well as opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This continuing education activity is intended for perioperative nurses who learn more about safe surgical practices that promote safety for patients and caregivers.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
California Board of Registered Nursing Approval
Pfiedler Education is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14944 for 6.5 contact hours.
DISCLAIMER/NON-ENDORSEMENT OF PRODUCT
Pfiedler Education does not endorse or promote any commercial product that may be discussed in this activity.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Healthcare organizations engaged in continuing medical, nursing and allied health education have adopted the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Pfiedler Education gratefully acknowledges educational funds provided by: Stryker.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
Pfiedler Education makes every effort to be in compliance with HIPPA. In order to protect patient privacy, faculty and participants have been requested to de-identify patient cases.