CURRENT ISSUE June 2022 Table of Contents Editor's Page: Actions Speak Louder Than Words Inspiring Change Activists are increasing representation in surgery and creating environments where all patients and providers feel welcome. Microsurgical Instruments Demand Maximum Attention The lifespan and effectiveness of these delicate tools can be extended with meticulous cleaning, preventative care and repair of minor damage. How Are You Managing Post-op Pain? Using multiple approaches in tandem allows your patients to go home in comfort — with little or no opioids in tow. Wired ORs Are Works of Wonder Integrated clinical spaces are transforming how surgery is performed and improving access to care for patients. Surviving Accreditation Surveys Realistic practice sessions and constant self-assessment will prepare your staff for the day the surveyor shows up in your lobby. The Gold Standard of Smoke-Free Surgery When a nurse had an asthma attack following a plume-generating surgery, our perioperative team sprang into action. High-Tech Help for Optimizing Total Knee Outcomes What’s here and what’s coming to help patients ambulate better and more quickly than ever before. Implementing Safe and Effective Patient Warming Use these tips and evidence-based practices to implement and sustain your facility’s protocol. Planning for Success in Total Shoulders Surgeon skill, advanced pain management and dedicated care teams are allowing patients to recover safely at home on the day of surgery. Keep Your OR Free of Slipping and Tripping Hazards Protect your clinical team by keeping floors dry and clutter-free. Can You Pass This Infection Prevention Quiz? Test your staff’s knowledge on instrument cleaning, sharps safety, wound care and other ways to keep patients and staff safe. At Your Service Working with an outside instrument repair service helps keep our busy ortho center running at full speed. Ideas That Work: Symbols of Hope and Remembrance Ideas That Work: Pronoun 'Preferences' Aren’t Really a Thing Ideas That Work: Leave Your Mark on Inventory Management Ideas That Work: Let a Gratitude Tree Take Root Ideas That Work: A Colorful Way to Celebrate New Arrivals Staffing: Staying Current With Social Media Networking with peers highlights a long list of online opportunities. Safety: Focus on the Fundamentals Take a back-to-basics approach to provide the safest environment possible. Anesthesia Alert: Make Post-op Delirium Prevention a Priority Surgical professionals often overlook this widely misdiagnosed disorder. Product News Great ideas for your OR Behind Closed Doors: The Ultimate Summer Surgery Playlist From pediatrics to plastics, there’s something on here for everybody. DID YOU SEE THIS?
