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Best Practices for Validating and Updating Preference Cards Elanieworry Just now · 3 min read
For a surgeon to provide the best services for an operation, an updated preference card is needed. To understand the best practices for validating and updating preference cards, you should understand their proper definition and use. The definition of preference cards Physician preference cards are specified categories of tools, equipment and room setup that are in use by the surgeon during a medical operation. There is a division of equipment due to its different functions and type of surgery. All physicians with surgical privileges use these cards. Use of preference cards These cards are important as they help the surgeon confirm the availability and accessibility of all the items needed are in the room. The physician is then able to ensure that all the equipment is accessible and sterilized before the surgery. How they work The surgeon makes a list of tools needed during the operation and notes them down on the card. The surgical team conducts the preparation to ensure all the items are present before the surgery begins. In the past, data-recording was on paper, but these days there is an electronic entry of data. The list of items needed The items that are in the preference card are usually according to the surgeon’s requirements. These items include; the number of dressings, number and sizes of gloves, amount and type of suture needed, and the required equipment. How outdated preference cards affect the health system When the cards are outdated, the needed items will not be available. It causes a delay of surgery, stress, frustration, and inefficiency. The outdated card may induce illness of the patient. How updated cards affect the system There is an increase in the efficiency of the surgery when all the items are in the operating room. In addition to that, there would be an increase
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