CNOR D3 Management of Personnel, Services, and Materials Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are the components of product evaluation?
Components include:
* Need
* Systematic review
* Usability
* Benefits/risks
* Associated costs
* Final decision
* Post-purchase evaluation
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What is the environmental impact of healthcare supplies?
Healthcare supplies contribute to waste generation and environmental concerns
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What are regulatory concerns regarding healthcare waste?
Concerns include compliance with local/state regulations, patient/user safety, and proper disposal methods
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What non-employee roles may be found in the OR setting?
Roles can include:
* Healthcare Industry Representatives (HCIR)
* Students
* Family members
* Non-OR personnel
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
Why is product integrity and expiration date important?
Ensures safety and efficacy of medical supplies
AORN Guideline Sterile Technique
What is loaner tray management?
Management of surgical instruments and supplies provided by vendors for specific procedures
AORN Guideline Packaging Systems
What are the benefits of standardization in healthcare?
Benefits include:
* Improved patient outcomes
* Enhanced efficiency
* Reduced costs
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
What is the purpose of the AORN Guidelines?
Provide standards for practices such as:
* Instrument Cleaning
* Packaging Systems
* Product Evaluation
* Sharps Safety
* Sterile Technique
* Sterilization
AORN Guidelines Introduction
What does the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program aim to achieve?
Aims to make care affordable and incentivize healthcare facilities to improve safety and quality of care
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What are the types of budgets in healthcare management?
Types include:
* Capital Budget
* Operational Budget
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
What are key evaluation points for medical products?
Points include:
* Compliance with local/state regulations
* Patient/user safety
* Quality of product
* Cost-effectiveness
* End-user preference
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
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What is the role of the Healthcare Industry Representative (HCIR)?
HCIRs provide critical information about products and support during surgical procedures.
AORN Position Statement on the HCIR
True or False:
Environmental stewardship in healthcare includes practices like minimizing waste.
True
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What is the significance of the Bloodborne Pathogen and Respiratory Exposure plans?
Establish processes for selecting and evaluating safety devices and respirators used in the workplace
AORN Guideline Transmission Based Precautions
What is the importance of interdisciplinary teams in product evaluation?
Enhances teamwork, improves compliance, and allows input from diverse stakeholders
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What is the environmental impact of healthcare supplies?
Key areas of impact are energy use reduction, waste management, and sustainability practices.
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What are some good questions to ask regarding healthcare products?
Some good questions include:
* How does the product impact the environment?
* Can it be recycled?
* Is it made of recycled resources?
* What is the disposal method?
AORN Guideline Product Evaluation
What are examples of waste products in healthcare?
Waste products include:
* Clinical Waste
* Recycled Items
* Reusable Items
AORN Guideline Environmental Cleaning
What should contaminated items be placed in?
Contaminated items should be placed in a red bag
AORN Guideline Environmental Cleaning
What are the benefits of recycling in healthcare?
Benefits include:
* Limit the expansion of landfills
* Decrease pollution
* Conserve energy
* Preserve resources
* Decrease the cost
* Provide materials for remanufacture
Recycling contributes to sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
AORN Guidelines Product Evaluation
What factors are considered in the use of disposable items?
Factors include:
* Sterility
* Function
* Standardization
* No reprocessing loss
* Decreased labor cost
* Minimal handling
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
What are the advantages of reprocessing single-use devices?
Advantages include:
* Extends life of product
* Cost spread out over time
* Reduces storage needs for inventory
* Smaller environmental footprint
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
What is required for the reprocessing of single-use devices?
Requirements include:
* Approved list
* Premarket notification of approval
* Reprocessing firm must be registered
* Adverse event reporting
* Tracking high-risk devices
* Meeting manufacturer/labeling requirements
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
True or False:
Noncontaminated wrappers can be placed in regular trash.
True
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
