Od-035413 MWHC Core Mandatory Education for PCTs in the OR
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Clean Hands Count show details
Addresses hand hygiene and why it's important in preventing the spread of infection
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Universal Protocol: A Mandatory MedStar Practice---Every Procedure, Every Patient, Every Time show details
The "Universal Protocol: A Mandatory MedStar Practice--Every Procedure, Every Patient, Every Time" module provides a step-by-step overview for learners on the mandatory practice of using Universal Protocol for all procedures on every patient every time. This no-exception practice is standard of care at MedStar, and this module outlines the steps required by the Universal Protocol which are done to avoid wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong person surgery. While each entity may have a slightly different approach, all components of the best practice must be included.
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Surgical Safety Time Out: A Best Practice Example show details
The "Surgical Safety Time Out: A Best Practice Example" module is introduced by Executive VP, Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at MedStar Health, Stephen R. T. Evans, MD. Dr. Evans provides a step-by-step outline of all components of the Time Out that must be performed prior to every procedure performed in a MedStar entity. The module concludes with a Time Out Best Practice example based on the World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist, and performed by Dr. Atul Gawande's surgical team.
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MedStar Health: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Sequence show details
Correct and safe donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment is imperative to everyone.
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MWHC Fire Safety in Procedural Settings Presentation show details
MWHC Fire Safety in Procedural Settings policy
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Malignant Hyperthermia: Keeping Your Cool show details
The objective of this interactive learning tool to help prepare members of the perioperative team for what to expect and how to respond when a patient experiences a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis.
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Sharps Safety: Essential Concepts and Controls show details
After viewing the accompanying video, the perioperative registered nurse and other perioperative team members will have increased their knowledge of controls and practices for optimizing safety when handling sharp objects and devices. Team members can use this knowledge to reduce the risk for percutaneous injuries and transmission of infectious pathogens.
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Safely Positioning the Surgical Patient show details
After viewing the accompanying video, the perioperative registered nurse (RN) and other perioperative team members will have increased their knowledge of risk factors for positioning-related patient injuries, potential complications of surgical positions, and safe positioning practices in the perioperative setting.
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Intra-operative Care of Bariatric Patient show details
Care of the intra-op bariatric patient
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Laser Safety In A Procedural Area show details
Learn about LASERs and proper safety measures when using a LASER in a procedural area.
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MWHC Handling and Transport of Soiled Reusable Instruments at the Point of Use show details
Handling and transport of soiled, reusable instruments at the point of use.
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Radiation Safety for the End User show details
This module and assessment provides the learner with information on radiation safety concepts, dose limits, compliance, and other radiation principles
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Electrocautery Safety Presentation. show details
Electrocautery Safety Presentation.
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Perioperative Skin Antisepsis of the Surgical Patient show details
Presentation of the science and patient safety involved with perioperative skin antisepsis.
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