tj7565

Hi all, I know this is a sensitive subject and that we are all doing the "time-out", surgical site marking and everything that we can do to make sure things are done appropriately. But as we all know, mistakes still happen. My question for you all is this. Who, in your opinion, is responsible when there is a wrong site surgery? It has happened 3 times since I have been in the OR and each time the scrub tech and RN have both been suspended but absolutely nothing happens to the surgeon. I would like to know what you all have to say. Thanks, TJ

I am fairly new in the OR and we do wear our own scrubs in the OR. The hospital still provides scrubs for the surgeons and reps and anyone else that may need them. Since this is all I have known there, to me it doesn't seem that much different than working with VRE and MRSA patients on the floor and taking that stuff home. It has been discussed thoroughly and at times hotly, but it doesn't seem that there are any changes in the near future. Take care, Tresa

Hi Charlie, I am an experienced nurse, but a new graduate of the perioperative program at the hospital where I work. We do use computer charting in the OR and it seems to work ok so far. The most difficult time is when you are doing quick cases half an hour or so. It is just not enough time to get it all done. The computer charts can be accessed from the POHA as well as the PACU and if you are unable to get it all done during the case, you are able to go back later andn finish. It has been the easiest part of trying to learn my new specialty though! Good luck....Tresa