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ANESTHESIA ALERT
key to a storage
method's effectiveness
and efficiency, you'll
also want to consider
your facility's specific
needs. How many sur-
gical suites do you
have? What's your
caseload like? What
volume and types of
drugs do you need to
store? These questions
will help you deter-
mine whether you
need a centralized sys-
tem or could survive
with a large cart.
Finally, seek the input
of your anesthesia
providers. A wise manager heeds the wisdom of experienced users.
And make sure all your users are adequately trained on whichever
solution you choose. OSM
Mr. Ruspantine (
perryr@a nesprof.com
) is clinical compliance manager for
Anesthesia Professionals, Inc., in Dartmouth, Mass.
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Multiple-locking carts and drawers make
every OR compliant with controlled substance storage regulations.
Perry
V.
Ruspantine,
CRNA,
APRN