Overview:
This Townhall panel discussion will answer frequently asked questions that were solicited from perioperative nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. Topics that will be covered will be optimizing PPE, and precautions and infection prevention practices to take when caring for patients in the OR.
Outcomes:
- Identify infection prevention practices when caring for COVID-19 patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Review necessary precautions when performing aerosol generating procedures on COVID-19 patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Discuss implementation strategies to optimize personal protective equipment.