Film Review: Risk Management in the Operating Room
1
AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1989. VOL. SO. NO 6 As costs for services rise and the Association faces possible dues increases, we should make every possible move to cut costs in our Association, as we all must in our workplaces. I agree that not everyone will be a volunteer, but people who volunteer usually put their hearts into it. CLARENCE FENTON, RN, BS, CNOR CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR SURGERY/ASU/PACU PORTLAND OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL OF MAINE Response. Thank you for your positive comments about the AORN goals and implementation strategies. Goal 11 identifies the commitment of AORN to enhance the understanding of the Association’s volunteer leaders (eg, Board members, officers, committee members) with the knowledge and skills necessary to run a profes- sional association as a business. The Board of Directors and the executive director are prudent in their decisions regarding the addition of Association staff. During the past six years, we have increased Headquarters staff from 61 to 81 employees, while increasing membership from 30,949 to 43,713 and substan- tially increasing the number of educational seminars offered to members. We are, as other organizations, continuing to do more with only modest increases in staff. The Association continues to rely heavily on volunteers to serve as Board members and committee members. Even though expenses related to conducting the business of AORN are paid by the Association, these volunteers receive no other remuneration. Currently, at least 25 volunteers serve AORN through national election or appointment. Countless others also serve AORN as hospital captains or chapter officers. In the near future, it will be necessary to increase both AORN staff and Headquarters ofice space. The Board certainly will be cautious in all expenditures as it has been in the past. However, we also recognize our responsibility to maintain the strength and prestige of AORN by continually enhancing our services to the membership. CAROL J. APPLEGEET, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA AORN PRESIDENT Film Review: Risk Management in the Operating Room Because one in every 100 patients is a victim of a potential compensable event, all perioperative nurses, whether seasoned veterans or new graduates, will benefit from this presentation. It is an absolute must for perioperative orientation programs and libraries. Insurance companies have played an important role in educating nurses about viewing patients as consumers who require quality health care. This 21-minute film, authored by Brenda McKonly, RN, in 1985, reviews the origination of risk management as a result of increasing medical malpractice claims and compares malpractice and negligence with examples of frequent mistakes. It defines risk management and the dual purpose it serves, and it moves rapidly with detailed material. The major focus of the film is the risk management process as it parallels the nursing process. The novice perioperative nurse may need to view the film twice before feeling comfortable with the subject. The film could be used for an in- service program, and all perioperative nurses will appreciate this comprehensive review of risk management. The film will serve perioperative nurses for years to come; the basics d o not change. Proper credentialing of nursing staff as well as documented policies and procedures for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accreditation will always be necessary. The film is available in %-inch VHS for $59. Mail requests to Davis + Geck Film-Video Library, 1 Casper St, Danbury, CT 06810, or call (203) 796-9539. Rental information may be obtained by calling (800) 223-6038. REBECCA THOMAS, RN, BSN, CNOR AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE 1184
-
Upload
rebecca-thomas -
Category
Documents
-
view
214 -
download
0
Transcript of Film Review: Risk Management in the Operating Room
A O R N J O U R N A L DECEMBER 1989. VOL. SO. NO 6
As costs for services rise and the Association faces possible dues increases, we should make every possible move to cut costs in our Association, as we all must in our workplaces. I agree that not everyone will be a volunteer, but people who volunteer usually put their hearts into it.
CLARENCE FENTON, RN, BS, CNOR CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR
SURGERY/ASU/PACU
PORTLAND OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL OF MAINE
Response. Thank you for your positive comments about the AORN goals and implementation strategies. Goal 11 identifies the commitment of AORN to enhance the understanding of the Association’s volunteer leaders (eg, Board members, officers, committee members) with the knowledge and skills necessary to run a profes- sional association as a business.
The Board of Directors and the executive director are prudent in their decisions regarding the addition of Association staff. During the past six years, we have increased Headquarters staff from 61 to 81 employees, while increasing membership from 30,949 to 43,713 and substan- tially increasing the number of educational seminars offered to members. We are, as other organizations, continuing to do more with only modest increases in staff.
The Association continues to rely heavily on volunteers to serve as Board members and committee members. Even though expenses related to conducting the business of AORN are paid by the Association, these volunteers receive no other remuneration. Currently, at least 25 volunteers serve AORN through national election or appointment. Countless others also serve AORN as hospital captains or chapter officers.
In the near future, it will be necessary to increase both AORN staff and Headquarters ofice space. The Board certainly will be cautious in all expenditures as it has been in the past. However, we also recognize our responsibility to maintain the strength and prestige of AORN by continually enhancing our services to the membership. CAROL J. APPLEGEET, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA
AORN PRESIDENT
Film Review: Risk Management in the Operating Room Because one in every 100 patients is a victim of a potential compensable event, all perioperative nurses, whether seasoned veterans or new graduates, will benefit from this presentation. It is an absolute must for perioperative orientation programs and libraries.
Insurance companies have played an important role in educating nurses about viewing patients as consumers who require quality health care. This 21-minute film, authored by Brenda McKonly, RN, in 1985, reviews the origination of risk management as a result of increasing medical malpractice claims and compares malpractice and negligence with examples of frequent mistakes. It defines risk management and the dual purpose it serves, and it moves rapidly with detailed material. The major focus of the film is the risk management process as it parallels the nursing process.
The novice perioperative nurse may need to view the film twice before feeling comfortable with the subject. The film could be used for an in- service program, and all perioperative nurses will appreciate this comprehensive review of risk management. The film will serve perioperative nurses for years to come; the basics do not change. Proper credentialing of nursing staff as well as documented policies and procedures for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accreditation will always be necessary.
The film is available in %-inch VHS for $59. Mail requests to Davis + Geck Film-Video Library, 1 Casper St, Danbury, CT 06810, or call (203) 796-9539. Rental information may be obtained by calling (800) 223-6038.
REBECCA THOMAS, RN, BSN, CNOR AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE
1184
