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Surgical Services

Beth Honkomp, RN, MSN, MBA, CNAA, BC
Continuing education contact hours: 1.6

The surgical services management module presents information on major areas that a manager must understand and demonstrate competence in running the surgical services area. The module is based on task statements derived from a recent surgical services job analysis.

The analysis suggested that the surgical services manager must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the environment, be cognizant of the many regulations affecting the area, understand the necessity of coordination of work processes, and use appropriate metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the work performed. The module is divided into four chapters about the conditions affecting the environment: regulations, compliance and reporting, coordination of work processes, and evaluation of effectiveness.

The surgical services module provides several practical tools to assist the manager in gaining competency in leading in a very complex environment, such as a tool to analyze an untoward patient event, monitoring of patient safety, and an example of a perioperative dashboard.

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News

CCI and ABNS Host Joint Meeting to Create National Research Agenda

CCI and the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) have partnered to host a joint conference in October 2009. The goal of the joint effort is to bring together thought leaders in the industry to create a national agenda for competency research.  The sessions will promote collaborative and creative thinking to accomplish this goal.

The meeting marks the start of a long-term collaboration to complete the research projects identified during the conference and provide valuable data to specialty nursing organizations.  Stay tuned for more details as they become available. 

CCI Joins the Department of Veterans Affairs “Let’s Get Certified” Campaign

The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is joining the “Let’s Get Certified” campaign and offering a $25 discount on the CNOR and CRNFA exam application fees for any nurse that meets the eligibility requirements and currently works at a VA hospital. The “Let’s Get Certified” campaign offers guidance and resources to support facility efforts in increasing the number of nurses with certification. We’re proud to be part of this important effort.

30 Years of Credentialing – CCI Celebrates its Anniversary in 2009

CCI will celebrate its 30th anniversary during AORN Congress, March 2009, in Chicago. CNORs and CRNFAs attending Congress should plan to visit an expanded and extraordinary celebration in the Certification Oasis.  CCI will have special giveaways and events to celebrate our anniversary.  More details will be available in the coming months. 

• AORN members have chosen “Perioperative Nurses: Influencing the Future of Safe Patient Care” for this year’s Perioperative Nurse Week theme. Mark your calendars for November 10 – 14, 2008 to celebrate the achievements and support the future of the perioperative nursing community.
• The next CNOR and CRNFA exam deadline is August 31.  Click here for more information on the CNOR exam. Click here for more information on the CRNFA exam.
• CCI will offer the CNOR and CRNFA exams during the ANCC’s National Magnet Conference. Register to take the exams onsite at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Monday, October 13 or Tuesday, October 14. Click here to register.   Applications must arrive by August 29, 2008.
• Visit the CCI offices and meet the CCI team.  For the first time, CCI will be part of the “AORN Headquarters Tour”, July 25, during the AORN Leadership Conference. If you are participating, please plan to stop by, say hello, and meet the CCI team. 
• Recertification is still available! If you missed the July 1st recertification deadline and still wish to recertify your credential contact CCI via email or call (888) 257-2667 for more information.