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Cooper University Hospital has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation.\u00a0Cooper earned the prestigious Go Clear\u2122 Award for its efforts in eliminating surgical smoke, a hazardous byproduct of laser and electrosurgical procedures that poses significant health risks to those exposed.<\/p>\n

This national recognition underscores Cooper\u2019s unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for both patients and surgical staff by effectively eliminating the hazards of surgical smoke.<\/p>\n

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Members of Cooper\u2019s Perioperative Team.<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0AORN Go Clear\u2122 Award<\/a>\u00a0signifies that Cooper\u2019s surgical teams have successfully completed AORN\u2019s comprehensive, evidence-based program and implemented advanced technologies to ensure a smoke-free environment wherever surgical smoke is generated. This achievement demonstrates Cooper\u2019s proactive approach to eliminating the risks and protecting the health and well-being of everyone in the operating room.<\/p>\n

\u201cCooper University Health Care and our entire perioperative team are truly honored to receive the AORN Go Clear\u2122 Award,\u201d said Autumn Shingler-Nace, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, Vice President, Perioperative and Procedural Operations at Cooper.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to patient and staff safety. Eliminating surgical smoke is a vital part of our comprehensive safety program, and this award affirms our dedication to providing the highest quality care in a safe and healthy environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSurgical smoke occurs every day in operating rooms and poses health risks to those exposed to it. AORN created this program so that every facility can understand the urgency and take steps to protect the health and safety of patients, nurses, physicians, and support staff,\u201d said David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, AORN CEO and Executive Director. \u201cThis Center of Excellence for Surgical Safety designation shows the community that the surgical teams at Cooper are committed to providing high-quality care.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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