Ch 1 - Intro to Surgical Technology

Emergent

Surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short time period

1954

First book focused on OR technicians published

The Joint Commission

Independent non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organizations

Postoperative Duties (Case Management)

Maintaining the sterile field until patient is transferred, Disassembling the sterile field, Removing used instruments, equipment and supplies from OR, Caring for and maintaining instruments and supplies following use, Preparing the OR for next patient

Components of Communication

Sender, Message, Receiver, Feedback

Effective Listening Skills

Eye Contact, Receptive, Sensitive

HMO - Health Maintenance Organization

Health care organization that acts as both insurer and provider of medical services.

Diagnostic Imaging

Preoperative diagnostic studies, Communication of studies and findings to OR, Intraoperative studies, Stereotactic assistance, Postoperative studies

Insurance

A contractual relationship that exists when one party or entity agrees to pay another for specified loss or condition

World Health Organization - WHO

Division of the United Nations that promotes health activities worldwide

American College of Surgeons - ACS

Professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice

Urgent

Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time

1970

Certification selected over licensure & First exam given

Surgical Team Members

Surgeon - Sterile, Surgical Technician - Sterile, Circulator - Nonsterile, Anesthesiologist - Nonsterile, Surgical Assistant (First Assistant - optional)

ARC - ST

Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology

Three Types of Relationships

Social, Professional, Therapeutic

Positive Body Language

Eye Contact, Smiling , Arms Unfolded, Head nodding in agreement

Board of Directors / Trustees

Establish hospital philosophy and policies.

Medical Laboratory

Preoperative diagnostic studies, Communication of studies and findings to OR, Intraoperative studies, Blood replacement, Pathological studies, Postoperative studies

Department of Health and Human Services - DHHS

A department of the executive branch of the federal government with broad responsibility in the area of health care

American Cancer Society

Volunteer organization supporting research and education in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Association of Surgical Technologist

Professional organization of surgical technologist dedicated to the improvement of quality of patient care in the surgical setting by elevating the standards of surgical technology education and practice

Elective

Surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time

1974

LCC becomes arm of AST responsible for certification (Liaison Council on Certification) (Association of Surgical Technologists)

STSR

Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role

NBSTSA

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Social Relationship

Relationship established with peers and friends

Surgical Conscience

The basis for the practice of strict adherence to sterile technique by all surgical team members; involves a level of honesty and moral integrity that must be upheld.

Direct Patient Care Dept.

Nursing Care Units, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Laboratory, Pharmacy, Physical/Occupational Therapy

Pharmacy

Control of routine medication stock, Response to special needs, Response to emergency needs

Public Health Services - PHS

A component of DHHS that promotes physical and mental health

American Diabetes Association

Volunteer organization supporting research and education in the field of diabetes

Optional

Surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life or function

1981

Core curriculum for surgical technology published

Preoperative Duties - (Case Management)

Donning PPE, Surgical Site Verification, Patient Verification, Preparing the OR, Gathering equipment and Supplies, Scrubbing Donning sterile gown and gloves, Organizing sterile field, Counting

CAAHEP

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Professional Relationship

Relationship with co-workers, surgeon, and other health care providers

Proprietary - Investor Owned

Owned and operated by an individual or corporation. Profits are taxable

Indirect Patient Care

Administration, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Food Services, Purchasing/Central Services, Medical Records

Medical Records

Transcription of history and physical, Maintains and verifies all patient records, Requires proper signatures, May provide past medical info when needed

Social Security Administration - SSA

Component of DHHS that administers a national program of contributory social insurance involving employers, employees, and the self employed

American Heart Association

Volunteer organization supporting research and education in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease

1950

No system of schooling for this field many operating room technicians educated in the military. Civilians educated on the job

2006

LCC-ST changes name to NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

Intraoperative Duties - (Case Management)

Maintaining sterile field and neutral zone, Passing Instruments, equipment, supplies to surgeon and first assist, Assessing and predicting needs of the patient and surgeon, Preparing irrigation fluids, Preparing and handling medications, Counting, Caring for the specimen, Clean patient and apply dressings

AST

Association of Surgical Technologists

Therapeutic Relationship

Relationship among the surgical tech the patient, and the patients family

Not-For-Profit

Acute care hospitals that are non-taxable. Profits are put back into the facility for improvements

Nursing Care Units

Patient Preparation, Informed Consent, Transportation of patient to and from OR, Coordination of information with family, Postoperative recovery and care

Infection Control

Tracking post-op infection rates, Identifying causes of post-op infections, Instituting preventive measures

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - CMS

Component of DHHS that administers the Medicare and mart of the Medicaid program

American Red Cross

A humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and other emergencies