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On the Cover
Nurses who have always been
turned off by the stench of
surgical smoke are now
becoming increasingly aware
of the health risks associated
with plume-producing proce-
dures. As they advocate for
smoke-free facilities at the
local level, national lobbyists
are pushing for state lawmak-
ers to make smoke evacuation
mandatory in every OR across
the country. The combined
efforts are working as the
movement to eliminate surgi-
cal smoke continues to gain
much-needed momentum.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson
Photo by Pamela Bevelhymer,
RN, BSN, CNOR
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8 Editor's Page
My Double Knee Replacement Saga
Dan O'Connor | Editor-in-Chief
10 Ideas That Work
• Staff skits build camaraderie
• Bedside folding chairs for family
• Flyer full of frowns eliminates wasted meds
18 Staffing
Knock Tasks Down With the 2-Minute Rule
Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR, CASC
21 Medical Malpractice
In the OR, You're Most Likely to Be Sued for ...
William Duffy, RN, MJ, MSN, CNOR, FAAN
25 Business Advisor
Treat Your Patients Like First-class Passengers
Kathy Williams Beydler, RN, MBA, CNOR, CASC
29 Professional Development
Could Your Surgeons Use a Coach?
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
130 Thinking of Buying …
4K Camera Systems
There's a lot to consider
before upgrading your OR imaging systems.
Suraj S. Soudagar, MS, MBA, LEED AP
149 Product News
155 Behind Closed Doors
The 12 Days of Christmas (OR Edition)
Paula Watkins, RN
Departments
98 5 Tips for More Efficient Sterile Processing
How one hospital turned its SPD
into a shining example of excellence.
Rachel Mandel, MD, MHA
104 What's New in Anesthesiology
6 products that can help your providers keep
patients comfortable and safe during surgery.
Ashish Sinha, MD, PhD, MBA
118 Do You Need a Robot to Replace Knees?
Some orthopedic surgeons say the technology
noticeably improves outcomes. Others say it
simply makes post-op X-rays look better.
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
Features
