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Aug 11, 2008 07:32 PM

Inservice ideas


I'm trying to think of a fresh idea for an inservice in October. Something besides the usual handwashing, you know! If anyone has presented a topic that sparked a lot of interest please share! I'll continue to brainstorm also. Hope everyone has an awesome week!


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from Babs0512
Old Aug 14, 2008, 07:04 PM

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I'm not sure what your PACU is like, ours in a small community hospital an the majority of our patients come to us pretty stable. We are all ACLS and PALS certified - but I'd love to see mock codes done - because it's something we rarely see.

How about another rarity but deadly possibility, Malignant Hyperthermia.

Can always do an inservice on improving communication between caregivers.

That's my
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from dianah
Old Aug 14, 2008, 07:22 PM

Default Re: Inservice ideas
Originally Posted by Zoe's Mom View Post
I'm trying to think of a fresh idea for an inservice in October. Something besides the usual handwashing, you know! If anyone has presented a topic that sparked a lot of interest please share! I'll continue to brainstorm also. Hope everyone has an awesome week!
I recently read Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, written by Atul Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Each chapter could be used as a springboard for inservices, beginning with handwashing!
He presents a few trials undertaken by hospitals in an effort to improve their infection stats, the results of those trials/changes and some follow-up.
The whole book was fascinating and inspiring reading, especially the handwashing chapter.

Just a suggestion! Good luck!
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