COURSE OVERVIEW

“The Impact of Retained Surgical Sharps and Near Misses on Patient Safety”

We’re excited to introduce you to an exceptional 45-minute Continuing Education (CE) course: “The Impact of Retained Surgical Sharps and Near Misses on Patient Safety.” This course, accredited for 2.0 contact hours, can help you elevate patient safety standards in the operating room. Tailor-made for perioperative nurses, surgical technologists, and healthcare professionals, several convenient time slots are available to accommodate busy schedules and ensure accessibility.

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Essential Topics

During this comprehensive CE course, you’ll gain insights into crucial topics, including:

The definition of retained surgical sharps (RSS) & near miss sharps (NMS)
The importance of reporting near misses and sentinel events
How to cultivate a culture of safety to effectively reduce retained surgical sharps
The impacts of RSS & NMS on patients, perioperative teams, and hospitals
The pivotal role of leadership in mitigating retained surgical sharps
Cutting-edge adjunct technologies for preventing retained surgical sharps

Accreditation Information

Approved CE Credits: 2.0 contact hours
Approved by: California Board of Registered Nursing, National Center for Competency Testing

About Melzi

Melzi is a surgical device company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes while reducing hospital expenses. The company’s lead product, the Melzi Sharps Finder, is a U.S. FDA-registered device designed to locate instruments, needles, broken pieces, fragments, or sharp objects (“sharps”) lost inside a patient during surgery.

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