Program Overview

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:

  1. Describe the role of advanced access and visualization technologies in improving patient outcomes.
  2. Differentiate technologies available today that help eliminate false counts and improve patient safety.
  3. Describe best approaches and tools for implementing a smoke free program within the health care facility.
  4. Discuss regulations and evidence-based practice guidelines related to proper control and disposal of drugs.
  5. Outline strategies for implementing safe surgical practices in healthcare facilities.

 

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.