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Tips for surviving an OR building project

Overseeing construction or renovation of an OR suite requires skill, humor, and a large dose of patience. Few nurses feel ready to helm these massive projects, and even experienced nurses seek ways to do it better. "It's like having a child," says Renae Battié, RN, MN, CNOR, director of intraoperative…

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By: Cynthia Saver, RN, MS
February 1, 2008
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Trends in OR design follow calls for safety, evidence-based practice

First in a series on OR design and construction. Faced with dated structures, an aging baby boomer generation, and demands for new technology, hospitals are in the midst of a building boom. A 2006 report from The Center for Health Design (CHD) estimated that the US will spend $200 billion…

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By: Cynthia Saver, RN, MS
January 1, 2008
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