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Perioperative Care of the Adult Transgender Patient Tool Kit
Purpose
The purpose of this tool kit is to equip perioperative nurses with the knowledge and confidence to provide inclusive and high-quality care for transgender or gender-diverse patients undergoing surgical procedures. The information in this tool kit can be used to promote awareness, plan care, and develop evidence-based policies and procedures.
After reviewing the components, the perioperative nurse should be able to:
- Communicate respectfully using current transgender language and vocabulary
- Discuss discrimination and medical disparities within the transgender population
- Locate resources for perioperative care of the transgender patient
- Discuss medical treatments and risks associated with transgender health care
- State perioperative and anesthesia considerations for gender-affirming procedures
- Advocate for appropriate transgender care within our practice
- Make informed decisions that will benefit the patient and the health care organization
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Care of the Transgender Patient Task Force
| Committee Member | Position |
| Andrea Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR | Co-Chair |
| Sarah Griffin, MSN, RN, CNOR | Co-Chair |
| Tara Buck, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, NPD | Member |
| Keren Falkenstein, BSN, RN, CNOR | Member |
| Michael Gregory "Greg" Jeter, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, CAPA | Member |
| Barry McElyea, MSN, RN, CNOR, FACHE | Member |
| Laura Petiya, MSN, RN, APRN-CNP | Member |
| Ashley Shaw, BSN, RN, CNOR | Member |
| Jaimie Weber, MBA-HM, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN | Member |
| Darlene Murdock, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM | Board Liaison |
| Renae Battié, MN, RN, CNOR, FAAN | Staff Liaison |
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