Pharmaceutical Waste
Sharps Disposal
All syringes with or without needles (even oral), ampules, detached needles, and spikes on IV tubing are all considered sharps.
Medication/Non-Sharps Disposal
Initiating Isolation Precautions (RNs)
Isolation Precautions should be initiated at the first suspicion of a need for Isolation.
Nurses Initiating and Documentation in Epic:
The below Epic screenshot demonstrates how nurses can initiate precautions in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR)-EPIC.… Read more.
Surgical Masks
A surgical mask is protective for both the health care worker and for the patient. A mask protects the health care worker from infections transmitted by respiratory droplets and protects the mouth and nose from splashes or sprays of blood or bodily fluids.… Read more.
Here are some of the wonderful comments made from those who work closely with Suhail.
“Suhail consistently performs at a high level, acts in a professional manner, is diligent in her work, exhibits an exemplary work ethic, and consistently acts in the best interests of those she is responsible to care for.… Read more.
Cooper University Health Care has an upcoming NBC10 webinar on Advanced Heart Care on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, featuring Phillip A. Koren, MD, and Michael Rosenbloom, MD. Click here to register for this free webinar.… Read more.
Learning Objectives:
These are the goals for the simulation training for de-escalation of an agitated patient:
1) Identify and reflect on areas of weakness in individuals’ skills in the management of and de-escalation of agitated patients. … Read more.
Today’s news around refugees and displaced persons focuses on the challenges of gaining asylum and then adaptation to a host country. However, there are other issues that come up over time as the crisis that led to the migration settles and the refugee considers some form of reconciliation with their native land.… Read more.
Cooper Combo
Choice of French toast or pancakes with two eggs (any style) and choice of side.
$5.99
Oscar Omelet
Three-egg omelet with lump crab meat, asparagus, and Swiss cheese. Served with home fries and choice of toast.… Read more.
County people and institutions receive recognition (Cooper’s Dr. Steven T. Kaufman mentioned; Stephanie Conners mentioned as Chairwoman of Go Red for Women luncheon)
The Burlington County Times
6 NJ governors honor John and Joyce Sheridans at building dedication
NJ.com… Read more.
The Management of Bunions and Hammertoes: A Pathway to Pain-Free Feet
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Registration 5:30 p.m.
Lecture 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
No fee to attend.
Join Kimberly Hurley, DPM, for an educational session and surgical demonstration focusing on female foot issues such as bunions, flat feet, fractures, and arthritic conditions.… Read more.