Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety(CSPS)

CSPS joins AORN in celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week (November 8-14, 2020). Thank you for promoting the highest standards of surgical patient safety. Learn more at aorn.org or cspsteam.org

As #coronavirus cases are increasing throughout the world, don’t forget to check out APSF’s resources on how to care for patients, personnel, and equipment during the pandemic 👇🏿. #anesthesia #anesthesiology #patientsafety #COVID19 #COVID #surgery apsf.org/novel-coronavi…

I titled the preface to this new volume of Anesthesiology Clinics "When Our Patients Needs Us Most" because I believe that successful management of critical events may be our greatest opportunity to make a difference. sciencedirect.com/journal/anesth…

Show off how you #MaskUp and help protect yourself and those around you! #FacemaskFriday #COVID19 #WearAMask

Cognitive aids help save lives during perioperative emergencies. Visit the CSPS Website for more information. cspsteam.org/22-cognitive-a…

This is the last week of Fire Safety Awareness and Prevention Month 2020. Visit our website for more information and links to additional resources. Surgical patient safety is our goal. cspsteam.org

#NIH @NIAIDNews Director Dr. Anthony Fauci knows it's very important to #FightFlu during the #COVID19 pandemic. Getting vaccinated is a safe way to reduce your risk of flu infection while protecting the most vulnerable among us that cannot get immunized. #SleeveUp

The classic APSF #ORfires safety video has been preventing fires in the operating room since 2011! Watch the video to learn important #firesafety concepts, and then listen to our newest #APSFPodcast! 🔥 🔥🔥 apsf.org/news-updates/a… #patientsafety

Stay on top of the latest COVID-19 science and recommendations. Mask vs. respirator? Droplet vs. airborne transmission? Get your pressing clinical questions answered at this live, virtual Guidelines Workshop. bit.ly/31yqLlY

If you listened to this week’s #APSFPodcast on perioperative vision loss and want to learn more, our newest #APSFNewsletter article by Lorri A. Lee, MD, discusses the advancements in prevention of this serious #anesthesia complication. apsf.org/article/postop… ~ #anesthesiology

“The AANA will be an invaluable addition to the FDA’s Network of Experts, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and expertise to the area of drug evaluation and research,” said AANA President Steven M. Sertich, CRNA, MAE, JD.

Thank you to all healthcare workers fighting #COVID19. APSF salutes you! apsf.org

October is Fire Safety Awareness Month. The CSPS endorses all measures to reduce the risk of fire in the perioperative period. Visit our website (cspsteam.org) for more information. One Team. One Goal. Surgical Patient Safety.

On #WorldAnaesthesiaDay we want to celebrate all of our anaesthetist colleagues, who are a vital part of the #SurgicalCareTeam. Thank you for all you do to keep patients safe and well 👏 @RCoANews

Anaesthetists’ wellbeing is closely linked to patient safety. Many doctors fail to treat themselves with the same care they give to patients. This #WorldAnaesthesiaDay, tell us what you do to improve your #wellbeing. #OurWellbeing #WAD2020 #WorldAnaesthesiaDay

Save the Dates: April 25 - 29, 2021. ASPAN's 40th National Conference. Attend live in-person - or live online. Earn over 80 contact hours. More details to follow.

Surgical Techs are worth celebrating, work hard for your team and make the operating room efficient while ensuring patient safety. Thank you! National Surgical Technologists Week is being celebrated by our Partner Organization, @AST_SurgTech (cspsteam.org/member-organiz…).

The @APSForg & @FAERanesthesia announce the 2021 Mentored Research Training Grant: ✅ $300,000 ✅ Two-year period ✅ Funds patient safety research ✅ Letter of intent due 12/1 to 1/1/2021. apsf.org/news-updates/a… @ASALifeline @AbaPhysicians @womenMDinanesth @wfsaorg @WLMHQ

Join our faculty to discuss lessons from the front lines of #COVID19. This virtual #CME will focus on early recognition, accurate diagnosis, emerging and investigational treatments, and overall care management plan for patients. Register now: bit.ly/33ouxhV

The CSPS endorses measures reducing the risk of fire in perioperative care. These measures include, but are not limited to, use of the lowest possible inspired oxygen concentration in proximity to an ignition source & flame retardant drapes. Info at CSPS: cspsteam.org/7-fire-safety/