Operating room management is the science of how to run an Operating Room Suite. Operational operating room management focuses on maximizing operational efficiencyanaesthetists or the scrub nurses that are needed next week to accommodate the expected workload or how can we minimize the cost of drugs used in the at the facility, i.e. to maximize the number of surgical cases that can be done on a given day while minimizing the required resources and related costs. For example, what is the number of required Operating room? Strategic operating room management deals with long-term decision-making. For example, is it profitable to add two additional rooms to the existing facility? Typically, operating room management in profit-oriented health-care systems (e.g. USA) emphasizes strategic thinking whereas in countries with publicly-funded health care (e.g. the UK), the focus is on operational decisions.
Even cardiothoracic surgeons, who are characteristically fearless in facing their patients' complex problems decisively, may sometimes find it hard to be equally resolute when confronting certain challenges in their personal lives. In particular, some surgeons are deeply apprehensive about the prospect of retirement, particularly as it involves making a transition to life outside the operating room.
ReplyDeleteLife in the operating room is, after all, a strange and unusual existence. The O.R. is a stage on which the surgeon performs in the spotlight, while exercising unquestioned authority, and marshalling the talents of many individuals who are dedicated to facilitating his (1) work. The O.R. is also a haven where the cares of the outside world don't intrude.
Being part of the operating room team is exciting. Nurses in this field provide care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery, and coordinating care throughout the process. They are also responsible for making sure the OR team provides the patient with the best care possible.
ReplyDeleteWhen i read this topic, it gives me an idea and additional information about in OPERATING ROOM. I picture out the set up. An operating room is designed and equipped to provide a specialized care to patients with specific conditions.The nurse is responsible of arranging things, such as maintaining the area sterile,the instruments are already prepared for a surgery, And that's the time all personnel or the members of a surgical team are required to wear their mask, gowns, caps and other coverings to prevent spread of germs..
ReplyDeleteas what i observe you must be more knowledgeable and to know what kind of materials do you use. because you must be responsible to care and to cure our patient... ask a nurse you must gain more knowledge and to save time and energy....
ReplyDeleteBeing an O.R. nurse, is a tough job compared to other nurses assigned in other hospital areas. Our concern and main responsibility is to maintain a sterile environment inside the O.R. to prevent the spread of microorganism that may cause harm among all the members of the surgical team, specially the patient that should be provided the best care. We work all around before, on , and after the surgery to ensure patient's comfort and safety. Not only that, an O.R. nurse must know how to manage the Operating Room, specifically on how to minimize the use of the O.R. facilities, as well as to maintain its good condition.
ReplyDeleteAn O.R. nurse must be knowledgeable and skillful enough. He/ she must know all the concepts and responsibilities, as part of our life inside the Operating Room.
Life of an OR Nurse is not easy, it makes fulfilling career path since you do touching lives of individuals.
ReplyDeleteAs an OR Nurse in this field provides care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery and to ensure patient's safety.
Junley Marvilous Ortiz
BSN-4/B
GROUP 8(CRH-OR, 11PM-7AM)
JULY 22-24,2010
As a student nurse I really appreciate Nurses who are assigned to this very special area,life of an OR nurse is not a simple job it requires dedication since we are caring people whose lives is at risk.An OR nurse should know the importance of sterility in this area they should be cooperative enough to all medical team for them to render a satisfying and effective care to their clients.
ReplyDeleteGordonas,Meolita L.
BSN-4/C
GROUP-14(CRH-OR 7am-3pm)
July 26-28,2010
As i read the article, i was somehow amazed with what life it would be inside the operating room.for me, as student nurse, i have a bit fearful and intimidating experiences inside the room.i have witnessed some procedures that i myself have never interfere before.job on operating room is a very crucial. it must acquire enough knowledge, skills and advocacy to make procedure successful. we are in between life and death when we make the procedure/operation.and not only inside the operating room will we render our utmost care but it will be a continuous intervention outside for the fully recovery of the patient. life as a nurse, especially OR nurses is not an easy job, because we are dealing lives.
ReplyDeleteSuan, Win C.
BSN-4/C
GROUP-14(CRH-OR 7am-3pm)
July 26-28,2010
For this article,i would say life in the operating room is not easy than the other department in the hospital. because you need to be more knowledgeable and skillful enough to this department,you must be focus your attaintion in your job because we are handling the lives of the patients.the other thing is the attitude the very most important thing in handling our clients inside the operating room to provide comfort to challenge them to be strong in this matter.
ReplyDeleteIn doing this job, you must be put always "GOD is the center in our hearts" and think positively in your work. and of coarse you must be maintained sterility inside the operating room.
Sumael,Jenalyn P.
BSN-4C
GROUP -14 (CRH-0R/ 7-3PM)
July 26-28,2010
July 28,2010 5:30am
On a part being an OR nurse,it's hard, because we are dealing in ones life.We don't know what will be the outcome inside the OR,we don't know what will be the risk.OR nurse is there to comfort them spiritually,physically and mentally.
ReplyDeleteInside the OR you should always be anticipated,and open your mind.But the most important thing that an OR NURSE should always do is the sterility matter.they are responsible for that.It's hard on there part but they do what is there job for.
But always remember that GOD is there helping them.
Espejon,Sasha Joanna Rae C. Espejon
ReplyDeleteBSN-4C
GROUP-14(CRH-OR/7-3PM)
JULY 28,2010 3:30PM
Espejon,Sasha Joanna Rae C. Espejon
ReplyDeleteBSN-4C
GROUP-14(CRH-OR/7-3PM)
JULY 28,2010/ 3:30PM
LIFE IS A PRECIOUS ONE. As an OR NURSE it is a crucial and not an easy task because we are dealing between life and death of our patient in which we should be knowledgeable enough in maintaining the STERIILTY inside the operating room. Also OR NURSES have the attitude of being responsible and dedicated to their job and have faith to our ALMIGHTY GOD for the successful of every operation.
ReplyDeleteI SALUTE to ALL OR NURSES. GOD always be with you.
LARA MAE R. LAO SINGUAN
BSN-4B
GROUP-6(CRH-OR/7-3PM)
JULY 29-30,2010
As an OR nurse is not very easy it is challenging because we are dealing the life of our patient. We should be knowledgeable and responsible enough for the success of the operation. Caring of the patient is our role and also giving them advices and hope for their operation. As a nurse we to our almighty god for the success of the operation and the recovery of the patient. It is our duty to maintain the sterility of the area where the operation is being performed. OR nursing is unique: it provides a specialty service during the perioperative period that stresses the need for continuity of care and respect for the individuality of the patient's needs.
ReplyDeleteTo all OR nurse believe in the power and goodness of our dear Lord
EBONNIE MAE MALATE
BSN-4B
GROUP-6(CRH-OR/7-3PM)
JULY 29-30,2010
Being an OR nurse is a very vital and imperative job and carry a huge responsibility to one's life. You should be extra CAREFUL in maintaining sterility and PATIENT enough despite of standing a long period of time when there are operations performed. You have to be very particular in every actions you make that it should always for the welfare and safety of the patient. Other than that, WE must think the best possible to happen to our patient even if we're serving and dealing a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's not about money why we do certain deeds to others but it's the passion to help and save life regardless of the status of every individual.
THANK YOU...:D
EUSALA, Keene E.
BSN-4B
GROUP-6(CRH-OR/7-3PM)
Some say that life in the operating room is not that easy and a crucial task to handle, others say that it's amazing because we're dealing with lives and challenging according to the nurses who already experienced it. Ano ba talaga?
ReplyDeleteFor me, life in the OR is a very stressful and at the same time, happy job. Why I say so?...because inspite the long hours of standing everytime there are operations, recording and having duty, it is amazing to fell that you are doing all of that hardships for others whom you don't know and not even related from you. I'm very much happy and blessed that I have this profession that I have the opportunity to help and be able to save lives which I can't find to other jobs.
Thank you God for leading me this way and hope you will always guide me and protect me in everything I do. I hope also that You give me the strength and courage and be always hungry to help and give smiles to people I care for.
Some say that life in the operating room is not that easy and a crucial task to handle, others say that it's amazing because we're dealing with lives and challenging according to the nurses who already experienced it. Ano ba talaga?
ReplyDeleteFor me, life in the OR is a very stressful and at the same time, happy job. Why I say so?...because inspite the long hours of standing everytime there are operations, recording and having duty, it is amazing to fell that you are doing all of that hardships for others whom you don't know and not even related from you. I'm very much happy and blessed that I have this profession that I have the opportunity to help and be able to save lives which I can't find to other jobs.
Thank you God for leading me this way and hope you will always guide me and protect me in everything I do. I hope also that You give me the strength and courage and be always hungry to help and give smiles to people I care for.
Thank you.
LLAMERA, Joackimm A.
BSN-4D
Group 12
CRH-OR 7-3pm
Being a member the Operating Room team was very challenging and exciting. Nurses provides holistic care for the clients before, during, and after the surgery. They helped clients alleviate their anxiety in preparation for the surgery. As a student nurse, exposing to this kind of area was a great privilege to us because they trained us to become a good and skilled OR nurses someday.
ReplyDeleteIt is really a big challenge that we need to face with knowledge, skills, and attitude. Being a member of the OR team is not that difficult, rather its too risky..
Baldoza, Vince Angelo L.
BSN-IV/C
GROUP-12(CRH-OR/7-3PM
When I read this article I actually remember my experienced in the operating room. At first I was excited but at the same time anxious because of the fact that I’m not yet familiar with the things that especially the instruments of the different surgery until I slowly became acquainted with it.
ReplyDeleteI understand that life in operating room has the collective passions of surgical team and the patient. All the surgical team focuses only on patient’s welfare. The surgical team accomplishes this by creating and maintaining the sterile field and by following aseptic principles aimed at preventing microorganisms from contaminating the surgical wound.
In any other areas in the hospital, operating room is the most crucial areas were all the members in the surgical team must be equipped and since the patient is the center of the sterile field, all personnel moving within or around a sterile field should do so in a manner to maintain the sterile field and patient at risk for infection.
The life in the operating room deals with patients life’s so everybody in the surgical team must use their knowledge and experience in aseptic practices to provide their patients with optimal care resulting in positive surgical outcomes.
ARCON, MYREEN ANN L.
BSN-4 Section C
Group 12
Date of rotation: Aug. 9 to 11
Time: 7:00am to 3pm
Location: OR-CRH
As i read this article it will really give me an idea of excitement but deeply nervous,on our first day of duty in the operating room I was excited but felt nervous at those time it is because in the reality that we the student nurses,OR team was dealing with life.
ReplyDeletelife in the OR where I can said that will bring me in a tragedy because in every steps,moves that we do has a thought about sterility specially the instrument inside the OR."PRESENCE OF MIND" and "HOSPITALITY" was the most importance to me inside the Operating room.
Bebiegrace E. Gelsano
BSN-3A
Date of rotation:Aug.23 to 25
Time:1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:CRH-OR
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ReplyDeleteEverything about the Operating Room is fascinating. Gazillion of instruments: some are huge, some are tiny, few are delicate and a lot of sharps. Blood in there, organ down here --- every little thing in your body is revealed to be scrutinized. Horrible it seems, is it? But I just love looking those vital organs in our body exposed. and yeah, it's a big WOW! on where did our body got a room for that thing here or that thing out there. Can you just imagine how on earth our body tends to carry all of that? We are indeed 'specialized' beings created by GOD with its utmost complexity. And we should thank HIM for that.
ReplyDeleteAnd wait! there's more. Sterility never loses its job there. Your senses should be activated, unless you want to get scolded by one of the SURGICAL TEAM MEMBERS. You get to hold stuffs: It's weird yet lovely having the opportunity to hold a part of your internal organs. Stressful yet great. :]
Life in the OR is not simply getting cases just to fill your case notebooks or just being a part of the SURGICAL TEAM. It's beyond that. It's beyond what skills can do. It's beyond what minds can perceive. It will always be a passion, an art, a devotion, a love.
ORTEGA, CANDY V.
BSN-III Section A
Group 1
Date of rotation: August 23-25, 2010
Time: 03:00PM - 09:00PM
Location: OR-CRH
during my 1st day of duty in the OR i felt nervous and it was a very traumatic experience in my part, but in the 2nd day i was beginning to loved in that place....
ReplyDeleteas a student nurse we are responsible to provide care and support to the patient, responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and equipment used in operation... the most important that the nurse on duty or we as a student nurse required enough knowledge and skill because we are dealing lives,it is important to have presence of mine when we enter in the oR....
galinzoga, lindy amor c.
BSN-111 A
group 1
date of rotation: august 23-25,2010
time: 03:00-09:00pm
location: CRH-OR
Operating room nurses or surgical nurses are primarily responsible for keeping the operating room organized and clean for surgeons and their patients. They are responsible for assisting surgeons during the extremely stressful operations and surgeries in the operating room (OR).An OR nurse will be responsible for finishing operations through sutures and clean up routines.
ReplyDeleteStarting an OR nurse job is a fantastic stepping stone to reach higher positions in the hospital such as operating room director, nurse manager or certified RN assistant. If you will notice, the steps for becoming an OR nurse basically involve hard work and patience.
Vleezeel N. Napil
BSN-3 A
Group 2
MON-WED 7AM- 1PM
AUGUST 30-31 HOLIDAY
SEPT. 1 DUTY DAY
CRH-MEDICAL WARD
Life in the operating room is, after all, a strange and unusual existence. The O.R. is a stage on which the surgeon performs in the spotlight, while exercising unquestioned authority, and marshalling the talents of many individuals who are dedicated to facilitating his (1) work. The O.R. is also a haven where the cares of the outside world don't intrude.
ReplyDeleteOperating rooms are an important part of a hospital and allow surgeons and other operating room staff members to provide life-saving treatments to patients. Setting up an operating room properly can help assist health care providers by allowing them to work in an efficient and timely manner, which is critical when performing life-saving procedures. Organized operating rooms give health care providers the opportunity to focus on procedures and treatments and offer a safe and friendly environment for them to work in.
KHERK C. ROLDAN
BSN-3B
SEPTEMBER 2-4
THURSDAY- SATURDAY (7-1PM)
CRH MEDICAL WARD
Operating Room is one of the most special area in the hospital setting. It is where medical proffesionals save life!
ReplyDeleteI therfore conclude that operating room is a very adventureous area. That is why being a student nurse, I want to be part of it, if given a chance to be a Regsterd Nurse. Soon !
Ivy Jun F. Orias
BSN-III (B)
CRH-Medical Ward
September 2-4, 2010 (7:00 am - 01:00 pm)
OPERATING ROOM, an amazing field. I really appreciate the anatomy of our body. The experiences were amazing and shocking..
ReplyDeleteThe procedure done in the OR must be sterile. The OR doctors and nurses do their responsibilities. Accuracy, teamwork and sterility, the three things that are very important in the OR that i learned.
I know that the life in the OR is full of pressure because we deal between the life and death. The life of our patient is in our hand. So, we must do our best always as we enter in the OR.
MARJOE MANGONON
BSN 3A
GROUP 2
CRH- OR
SEPT 6-8 2010 7 AM - 1 PM
Sharon said...
ReplyDeleteLife is the operating room is not an easy job as we ought to know. It is a very extremely exhausting work and hours can be grueling that sometimes last up to 24 hours. Every seconds counts in the operating room and you must be extremely efficient and be able to prioritize wisely.
Most of the times, doctors yell at you everytime something is missing or something goes wrong and everything will be your fault the instant it happens, because there is no room for a mistake in the operating roo.
SHARON A. MANZALA
BSN 3A
GROUP 2
CRH- OR
SEPT 6-8 2010 (7:AM-1:00PM)
"An activity well planed is an activity half done". This is very true and very applicable in the operating room. Proper management of the facility is a must. Maximizing the use of available resources and minimizing the cost of drug not only for nurses but also for the sake of patient.
ReplyDeleteAn Operating Room nurse should be efficient in her work and should have proper decision making.
Zietel Ainne V. Loderos
BSN-3A
Group II
CRH-Operating Room 07:00am-01:00pm
September 6-8,2010
for my point of view, to become a nurse is very tough profession or job to do! you ask me y? its because as a OR nurse, is the one who controls everything. Like for example the OR nurse is the one maintaining the sterility of the OR, cleaning the used instruments after the surgery and bring them to the autoclave machine to make them sterile again and also making sure that the operating room is always ready and equipped with complete instruments to be used in the future surgery... so only the nurse can do everything....
ReplyDeleteJarish Alexis Bautista
BSN-3A
Group II
CRH-Operating Room 07:00am-01:00pm
September 6-8,2010
After reading the article about operating room nurses, I had felt my blood rushing through my veins. In fact by reading the article urges me to pursue on what i have dreamed on, to be come an OR nurse. Based on my points of view, operating room nurses had so many job description now a days, you can easily choose what ever you might want to be as long as it is part of "operating rooms" juries diction. Meaning to say every body must be happy, because who knows it might be the solution of the population crisis of the nurses in our country and over abroad. But to pay as credit for those master in the operating room, being an operating room nurse is not an easy job, it complies skill, patience and presence of mind because one mistake may take ones life. so to sum it all, i salute the OR nurses, two thumbs up.
ReplyDeleteLennard Francis A. Vazquez
4th-year section D
Peace and God bless