1. science
2. medicine
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 Angie O'Connor, RN presents:
Back to the Future: New Innovations
in Reusable OR Textiles
Sponsored by:
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 2:00pm ET
PRESENTER: ANGIE O’CONNOR, RN
Thank you for registering for today’s presentation, “Back to the Future: New
Innovations in Reusable OR Textiles:”
The 75-minute webinar will feature Angie O'Connor. Angie is an RN and former
Periop Nurse and experience in Device Sales and Education.
In this presentation Angie will:
• Compare safety and comfort features between reusable drapes, gowns, and mayo stand covers
and disposable items
• Identify specific requirements and performance standards for barrier protection in the OR
• Differentiate the costs associated with the use of reusable drapes, gowns, and mayo stand
covers versus disposable items
• Outline the environmental impact of reusable drapes, gowns, and mayo stand covers and
disposable items
• Discuss considerations in the evaluation of reusable drapes, gowns, and mayo stand covers
and disposables
OR Today would like to thank our sponsor, Encompass Group!
Encompass Group is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of reusable textiles, professional
apparel, disposable and single medical products. Encompass Group believes that every patient,
resident, caregiver and family member should feel safe and comfortable in today's healthcare
environments. Markets served include Acute Care, Long-Term Care/Senior Care, Retail Health Care
Apparel, Hospitality and Government Operations.
Visit www.encompassgroup.net for more information.
OR Today Webinar Workbook
Angie O’Connor will provide answers to the following questions during her presentation. An answer
key is provided on the bottom of the page.
1. Surgical gowns and drapes are considered an essential standard of care for the safety and protection of: a) Patients b) Perioperative staff c) Both a and b d) Neither a or b 2. What prompted the shift from reusable to disposable OR textiles in the 1980s? a) Concerns and costs b) Concerns about bloodborne pathogens c) Concerns about comfort d) All of the above 3. The AORN environmental position statement advocates: a) Selecting reusable materials that are of a quality equal or superior to one time use items. b) Using environmentally preferable purchasing policies and practices. c) Actively promoting and participating in sustainability practices d) All of the above 4. The CDC recognizes that disposable surgical drapes provide superior performance in preventing surgical site infections. a) True b) False 5. Conrardy and associates study concludes that with ease of use, gown comfort, and protective properties: a) Surgeons’ preferred reusable surgical gowns but surgical techs preferred the disposables. b) Surgical techs preferred the reusable surgical gowns but surgeons preferred the disposables. c) Both surgeons and surgical techs strongly preferred the reusable surgical gowns. d) Surgeons and surgical techs showed no preference. 6. The requirements to test, classify, and disclose the level of barrier protection provided by OR textiles were established in _______ by ______. a) 1952 OSHA b) 1999 CDC c) 2003 ANSI/AAMI d) 2013 FDA 7. Most of today’s reusable surgical textiles can be reused 50-­‐75 times. a) True b) False 8. For an open abdominal procedure which level of surgical gown would provide adequate barrier protection? a) Level I b) Level 2 c) Level 3 d) Level 4 9. Studies show that selecting disposable surgical gowns instead of comparable reusable gowns: 1. Increase energy use and carbon footprint by 200% to 300% 2. Decrease energy use and carbon footprint by 200% to 300% 3. Increased the water footprint by 250% to 330% 4. Decreased the water footprint by 250% to 330% 5. Increased solid waste disposal by 750% 6. Decreased solid waste disposal by 750% a) 1,3,5 b) 2, 4,6 c) 1,4,5 d) 2,4,5 10. Annual instrument replacement costs associated with the use of disposable drapes and covers can be tens of thousands of dollars for a large hospital. a) True b) False Answer Key: 1) C; 2) B; 3) D; 4) B; 5) C; 6) C; 7) A; 8) D; 9) A; 10) A
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be on a listen only mode throughout today’s presentation, but you are
able to submit a question during the webinar using the “Questions
Feature” on your webinar dashboard.
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