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In the second of our Back to Basics series, Marion Taylor and Claire Campbell explore the subject of effective communication within the perioperative area. Communication is often cited as an essential element in the smooth running of any department, and this article gives food for thought for all, from novice to expert. As ever, if you have any comments, use your communication skills and get in touch with me via NATN headquarters.
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In this exploratory descriptive study an attempt was made to develop a profile of professional nurses in the J.D. Allen operating theatre complex of Baragwanath hospital. Aspects of significance have been extracted from the analysed data and highlighted as trends, not only of demographic nature but also in nursing education and practice, with specific reference to operating theatre nursing. Problem areas have been indicated and recommendations suggested. This profile could be used as a staff development tool. It also would be possible to plan more rational staff structure considering future advances.
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There is a common body of knowledge that must be familiar to all when interpreting architectural plans. Although health care practitioners may be experts in their own field, they may be unfamiliar with facility planning and design and therefore lack understanding of how to communicate effectively with the architectural team. The information provided is intended to familiarize nurses and other health care professionals with basic terminology and to provide an understanding of how to identify areas, structures, and dimensions on architectural plans.
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The surgical count plays a vital role in enabling perioperative nurses to provide a safe environment to surgical patients. Counting errors are preventable. Although national standards of care provide excellent guidelines for developing effective count protocols, counting procedures are often modified according to individual health care policy. This article will discuss the risk factors for retained items, rate of occurrence, what objects are being left in patients, role of x-rays and consequences of leaving an object in a patient. It will also highlight points to be considered when implementing new count policies.
Increasingly hospitals are looking to the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) position as a means to ensure readily available, qualified assistance for a patient's surgical intervention. Each year, in Canada, the number of RNFAs grows. As more individuals learn about the benefits of the position, through either direct experience or published reports, interest in the role increases. This, coupled with the reality of physician shortages, is bringing the RNFA role to the forefront in numerous hospitals across the country. Funding the position is one of the largest challenges that hospitals, and RNFAs, face in converting a recognized need into the reality of a paid RNFA position.
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