Emergency preparedness—Is your OR ready?

AORN Journal,  June, 2004  by John E. Eiland,  Donna A. Pritchard,  Darlena A. Stevens

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Learner Evaluation

Objectives

To what extent were the following objectives of this Home Study Program achieved?

1. Explain how the terrorists acts of Sept 11, 2001, affected facility emergency preparedness plans nationwide.

2. Define the phases of disaster management.

3. Explain how perioperative preparedness is pertinent to all surgical facilities.

4. Describe how key roles of individuals involved in a disaster are enhanced by educational preparedness.

5. Identify methods to ensure availability of supplies during a disaster.

Content

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John E. Eiland, RN, MS, LTC, is chief, department of surgery, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Ft Campbell, Ky.

Donna A. Pritchard, RN, BSN, MA, CNOR, CNA, is director of nursing, perioperative services, NYU Downtown Hospital, New York.

Darlena A. Stevens, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA, is vice president, perioperative and woman's services, St Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston.

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