Abstract

Fire in the OR is an ever present danger, in all surgical and procedural areas. After experiencing a fire in the OR in 2016 ABMC set forth on and educational journey, designed to prevent this event from repeating itself in the future.

Author Details

Jennifer M. Lindner, BSN, RN, School of Nursing, Chamberlain College, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA; Audrey T. Rabas, BSN,RN; Gregory E. Farr, BSN, RN -- Surgical Services, Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chamberlain College, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education/Simulation, Fire Risk Assessment Score, Fire Safety

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

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ABMC fire safety in the OR-2017

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Fire in the OR is an ever present danger, in all surgical and procedural areas. After experiencing a fire in the OR in 2016 ABMC set forth on and educational journey, designed to prevent this event from repeating itself in the future.