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Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly

Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive > February, 2009 Vol. X, No. 2

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Keys to Successful Pre- and Post-op Briefings

Charlene DiNobile, RN, MEd, CNOR, CNAA, CST

Recognizing the crucial role effective communication plays in patient safety, some facilities encourage their surgical teams to hold pre-operative briefings and post-op debriefings. These sessions are designed to promote teamwork among surgeons and staff and compliment quality improvement initiatives.

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