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Archive > October, 2006 Vol. VII, No. 10

Ideas That Work

Bringing BLS to the OR

Edited by Diana Procuniar, RN, BA, CNOR

RMV->)Knowing that it's both expensive and a hassle to ensure that all OR staff are up-to-date on their basic life support certification, three of my colleagues and I signed up when my hospital's education department announced an opening for American Heart Association Instructor training. Our goal was to provide CPR certification and re-certification for all 45 members of our perioperative staff. Getting our instructor certifications was the first step.

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