Handbook For Cssd Technicians

The CSSD Supervisor/Manager must always have a procedure in place to prevent time wasted in the operating theatre during the operation because a specific instrument is not in a set or an instrument is not functional. Refer to Handbook for CSSD Technicians: Understanding the Basics. This usually entails the circulating nurse leaving the theatre to find a single packed instrument or opening another set to obtain a "missing" or non-functional instrument so that the surgery can continue.If the latter occurs, more work is created for the CSSD staff because this additional (unnecessary) set must again be processed. This is usually because the CSSD technician does not know that a specific set cannot be packed without a specific instrument, or that an instrument is broken and/or faulty.That is why this book was written... to assist the CSSD technician in making informed decisions and to ensure patient safety at all timeswww.joanscssdbooks.co.za

This book is a tool of support for technicians to minimise the risks in theatre. It will prevent costly wastage and loss of revenue due to legal enquiries if procedures are not followed or as a result of lack of knowledge of CSSD technicians.In December 2010, a fire completely destroyed the theatre and CSSD department of a private hospital the author worked at. She was asked to get CSSD ready for a COHSASA (Council for Health Services Accreditation of Southern Africa) accreditation inspection which was in 30 days' time. After a month of hard work to get equipment and instrument sets ready as well as put systems and procedures in place, she obtained 100% from this international accreditation body. This was an incredible personal achievement.Never doubt what your personal contribution means to your department/organisation and the healthcare industry.About Joan M LosperJoan is a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Her qualifications include: Operating Nursing Science (Theatre Diploma); Nurse Administration - UWC, Cape Town; Nurse Education (Advanced Adult Education) - UCT, Cape Town. Since 2011 she was a CSSD Supervisor and currently is a Manager in a private hospital.

In addition to providing a fundamental text for aides and technicians, this concise, practical resource can be used by central service employees, managers, and educators in their orientation, training, and instructional programs.

In the past several years, the rapid development of sophisticated imaging modalities has made radiology the fastest growing specialty in medicine. It is important for the radiologic technologist to keep pace with technology's advancements. The influx of freestanding outpatient facilities and the demands of insurance companies, HMOs and third party reimbursement have brought about change. Medical facilities have begun to call upon nurses, surgical technicians, and other non-radiologic personnel to assist with patient positioning during surgical procedures requiring imaging-creating a need for a concise, how-to guide to performing surgical procedures. The Radiology Technologist's Handbook to Surgical Procedures provides a quick reference for using fluoroscopic and x-ray equipment during surgical procedures. This book includes detailed descriptions and photographs taken in actual clinical settings. By using this manual as a foundation, the radiologic technologist will be able to master many of the operating room x-ray procedures.

Over 3,000 total pages ... Contents: FIELD MEDICAL SERVICE OFFICER STUDENT HANDBOOK FIELD MEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN STUDENT HANDBOOK Version 4.1 Block 1 Student Outlines For Version 4.1 Block 2 Student Outlines For Version 4.1 FIELD MEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN STUDENT HANDBOOK Version 4.0 FIELD MEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN STUDENT HANDBOOK (June 2013) FMST STUDY GUIDE (2015) Fleet Medicine Pocket Reference 2016 MCRP 4-11.1D FIELD HYGIENE AND SANITATION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF FIELD RELATED INJURIES STUDENT HANDOUT CASUALTY EVALUATION AND EVACUATION STUDENT HANDOUT COMBAT LIFESAVER / TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE STUDENT HANDOUT Combat Lifesaver / Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor Course Student Handbook Command Philosophy My philosophy is basic…provide the highest quality service possible to every person you encounter. We are an institution of higher learning; we need to be the best with everything we do. We are preparing the next generation of heroes for the greatest fighting force on the planet - the 8404 Hospital Corpsman assigned to the United States Marine Corps. They operate at the tip-of-the spear providing combat medicine to our operational forces; they are critical to the success of the Navy & Marine Corps Medicine Team. What each one of us does on a daily basis matters, regardless of our job. We all contribute to the mission. No one job is more important than the other. If just one link (team member) in this chain fails to perform a portion of the mission to standard, we all fail. You have the ability to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives every day. Every member of this team should ask themselves, “Am I living by our core values and making decisions that are consistent with these values when I interact with students, staff and the American public.” Key points: - Know your chain of command and how to use it. You have not exhausted your chain of command at FMTB-West until the issue reaches me. - If you are lacking something to perform your mission, bring it to the attention of leadership so we can promptly address it. - Any safety issue should immediately be brought to leadership. - Continually strive to improve processes; ask for help before it’s too late (in all aspects of your life and career). - If you see a problem, fix it or bring it to the attention of someone who can. Don't ignore it. - Supporting each other is just as important as supporting the mission. - Continue the relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction; feedback is a valuable tool in life and career. - Basic military courtesy should be a part of everyday life. - Always strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking or when tempted to take the “easy” wrong. As a leader, I believe all members of the team are important. Our civilian shipmates are essential to the success of our mission. As a military leader, I believe, as the Sailor creed says, “I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all”. I cannot over emphasize the importance of leadership from E-1 to O-6, everyone has a part; I expect officers to lead from the front by setting the example. Be sure that regularly scheduled performance counseling sessions are conducted for military and civilian employees. Cover the good which should be sustained as well as the areas which need improvement. Although I like to be informed, I believe in allowing leaders to lead, managers to manage. A big part of my job is to provide you the support systems necessary for you to accomplish your mission. Tell me what you need and don't worry how it will be resourced. Let me worry about that.

Over 2,300 total pages ... OVERVIEW Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) was developed to emphasize the need for continued improvement in combat pre-hospital care. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) was established in 2001 and is part of the Defense Health Board. CoTCCC is a standing multi-service committee charged with monitoring medical developments in regards to practice, technology, pharmacology and doctrine. New concepts in hemorrhage control, airway management, fluid resuscitation, analgesia, antibiotics and other lifesaving techniques are important steps in providing the best possible care for our Marines and Sailors in combat. The TCCC guidelines are published every 4 years in the Prehospital Trauma Life Support manual. It has been recognized that TCCC guidelines and curriculum will need to change more often than the 4-year cycle of the PHTLS textbook publication. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) will include the updated TCCC guidelines and curriculum on its website as they are approved as a way to help get this new information out to the combat medical personnel in the military that need it. PRINCIPLES OF TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE (TCCC) The principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care are fundamentally different from those of traditional civilian trauma care, where most medical providers and medics train. These differences are based on both the unique patterns and types of wounds that are suffered in combat and the tactical conditions medical personnel face in combat. Unique combat wounds and tactical conditions make it difficult to determine which intervention to perform at what time. Besides addressing a casualty’s medical condition, responding medical personnel must also address the tactical problems faced while providing care in combat. A medically correct intervention at the wrong time may lead to further casualties. Put another way, “good medicine may be a bad tactical decision” which can get the rescuer and the casualty killed. To successfully navigate these issues, medical providers must have skills and training oriented to combat trauma care, as opposed to civilian trauma care. The specifics of casualty care in the tactical setting will depend on the tactical situation, the injuries sustained by the casualty, the knowledge and skills of the first responder, and the medical equipment at hand. In contrast to a hospital Emergency Department setting where the patient IS the mission, on the battlefield, care of casualties sustained is only PART of the mission. TCCC recognizes this fact and structures its guidelines to accomplish three primary goals: 1. Treat the casualty 2. Prevent additional casualties 3. Complete the mission In thinking about the management of combat casualties, it is helpful to divide care into three distinct phases, each with its own characteristics and limitations.