Same-Day Surgery – July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
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COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbated Perioperative Nursing Shortage
Replacing perioperative nurses is especially challenging because few nursing programs offer designated curricula on this area. -
Researchers, Leaders Offer Ideas on Improving Perioperative Nursing Pipeline
There are several ways to improve the education-to-workforce nursing pipeline, including creating perioperative electives and perioperative preceptorships. These efforts might prevent anticipated shortages caused by an aging workforce on the brink of retirement. -
Preoperative Testing Unnecessary for Low-Risk Surgical Procedures
Old habits are hard to break. -
Program Helps with Surgical Staff’s Stress and Burnout
A new stress intervention program aims to help surgeons reduce stress and burnout, which, left unchecked, can affect quality of care and professional lives. Coping techniques are especially useful in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Organization Representing Frontline Nurses Offers Tips on How to Reduce Staffing Stress
Identify stressors early and create a healthy work environment. -
Research: Surgeon Stress Hurts Non-Technical OR Skills
Performance psychologists have developed education featuring cognitive visual modules and guided reflection to help on this issue. -
Fortune Favors the Bold
Long-time columnist bids farewell, offers final thoughts.