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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on methods used at Cedars-Sinai Health System to prevent unintentional retained foreign objects (RFOs) after surgery.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the incidence and potential causes of RFOs.
  2. Identify techniques to improve the count process in the operating room (OR).
  3. Select processes to decrease the risk of RFOs.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: ORN0214B
Published: Feb 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Kyung Jun, RN, MSN, CNOR; Jennifer Blaha, MBA
Categories: Quality Improvement , Safety , Surgery
Specialties: Perioperative, Quality Improvement, Surgery
Topics: Perioperative Care , Sentinel Events