OPERATING ROOM NURSE
REQUIRED QUESTIONS
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Does the department designate an anesthesiologist to help manage the day-to-day schedule?
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Is safety the top priority in the anesthesia department?
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Is there open and effective collegial communication between your service and the anesthesia department?
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Are qualified anesthesia personnel present in the operating room and vigilant throughout all anesthetics?
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Is the end-tidal CO2 alarm audible (any time the monitor is in use?)
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Are necessary drugs, code cart, defibrillator, and help available for crisis management in all anesthetizing locations?
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Is a pre-surgical "time-out" conducted in every case, and do anesthesiologists and CRNAs willingly and courteously participate in it?
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Does a mechanism exist to call for help and declare an emergency? Do OR nurses know what this mechanism is, how to describe it, and how to activate it?
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If medically directing non-physician anesthesia providers, are anesthesiologists immediately available and responsive to their needs and are they present for critical portions of the anesthetic?
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Would you allow any member of this anesthesia department to anesthetize you or a family member?
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
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If music is played during surgery, does it detract from care?
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Is music attenuated during critical portions of the procedure or when any member of the team requests it?
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Do you work toward goals as a team?
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If requested, does the anesthesia department assist in providing educational opportunities for you and/or your colleagues?
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Is the anesthesia department actively involved in "Clinical Quality Value Analysis" and/or other cost effectiveness measures?
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Is the anesthesia department actively involved in a recycling program and/or efforts to reduce waste?
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Is there a standard procedure for hand offs during anesthesia?
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Are mock codes, operating room fires, or other critical events in OR practiced and do anesthesia staff members participate if/when asked?
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Is the anesthesia department actively engaged in running the operating room, improving efficiency, and providing adequate access to the operating room?
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Are anesthesiologists attentive to patients, and do you have confidence in the members of the department?
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Do members of the department request for help from colleagues when clinically indicated?
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