Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSMOct 25, 20222 minIt Only Takes a SparkWe've spend the entire month focusing on fire safety, preparation, and readiness. Whether the fire risk is outside the OR and we're...
Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMBOct 20, 20225 minThe Fire Outside: Racing to EvacuateWhen someone mentions a surgical fire, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps the acronyms RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain,...
Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSMOct 11, 20224 minRespect the Triangle, Stop the SparkFires don't make triangles, they make flames... and a beautiful, warm glow on crisp, fall evenings as friends huddle together around the...
Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSMOct 7, 20223 minDisaster Preparation & ReadinessDo you remember the Carr Fire that raged across two California counties in 2018? If you lived in Shasta, Trinity, or the surrounding...
Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSMAug 30, 20227 minEffective Communication: The Foundation of Patient SafetyIn the operating room, we use the phrase "patient safety" an awful lot - for good reason, too. Everything we do hinges on providing our...