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surg 101.1.1.1

history and transformation of surgical technology

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what is a surgical technologist? an allied health professional who works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery
what are the working conditions environment? brightly lit, relatively quiet, and temperature controlled
what are the requirements for a surgical technologist? standing extended periods, ability to life and move heavy objects, work 40 hrs week, work evening, night shifts, weekends, holidays and on call
what will a surgical technologist be exposed to? communicable disease, unpleasant sights, odors, and hazardous materials
what are the personal characteristics for a surgical technologist? work quickly and accurately, commitment to detail, able to work under pressure and in stressful situations, stable temperament and strong sense of responsibility
who is cushing? father of neurosurgery; reduced mortality rate for meningiomas from 96-5%
who is reed? demonstrated that malaria was caused by a mosquito-transmitted virus
who is kocher? advanced knowledge of thyroid function
who is enders? propagated the poliovirus in primary human cell cultures
who is cooley? perfected the heart lung machine; performed first US heart transplant and first totally artificial heart implant
when did endoscopic surgery become routine? 1980s
when was Mr. Pampley employed in the OR as a surgery beadle? late 19th century
when did the Association of operating room nurses (AORN)? 1959
what did AORT change their name to in 1978? association of surgical technologist (AST)
who establishes privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health-related information? HIPAA
when did HIPAA take effect? April 14, 2003
What are the main objectives of HIPAA? ensure health insurance portability, notice of privacy practices, limits on use of personal medical information, and prohibition on marketing, confidential communications, and complaints
who is responsible for doing for the patient what needs to be done to provide a safe and caring environment? perioperative nurse
what is the nonprofit national professional membership organization for surgical technologists and surgical assistants? AST
what are guidelines, usually expressed in a series of statements that provide ethical standards of conduct for a profession? ethics
what does HIPPA stand for? health insurance portability and accountability act
 

 



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