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Transitioning from a perioperative nurse to a leadership role in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) presented me with numerous challenges, but none were as daunting...
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By: Outpatient Surgery Editors
Published: 7/14/2020
As a clinical educator, I focus on three major components of airway management competency: knowledge, skill and attitude. We've added validation and verifications of hands-on skills and attitude through simulation training to make sure staff grasp the basics of this critical aspect of patient care. Here's how it works:
The feedback from our staff has been overwhelmingly positive regarding this in-service. They find the format fun and stress-free, and enjoy the hands-on, interactive training. This new approach has allowed me to gain a better understanding of our staff's skill level, their true competency and their comfort level with airway management.
Julie Castillo, MSN, RN, CPAN
PIH Health Downey (Calif.) Hospital
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