Module 05 Discussion - Surgical Integrity

Module 05 Discussion - Surgical Integrity Visit the websites listed here which cover patient safety and pain topics. Explore these websites to gain knowledge related to issues related to care of the surgical patient, associated complications including pain management. Association of Operating Room Nurses website Click on the Clinical Practice tab, choose Position Statements, and review selected topics (examples: Care of the Older Adult in Perioperative Settings, Creating a Practice Environment of Safety, or Patient Safety. World Health Organization website Read the Patient Safety Programme - Safe Surgery Saves Lives. Scroll down to Read the Statement link. International Association for the Study of Pain website Click on the Publications tab and from the dropdown menu click on Painà Clinical Updates, or Technical Corners and explore the articles. Post a summary of one of the articles or position statements from one of the websites related to care of a surgical patient. Discuss key risks, complications, or unique concerns related to care of the patient. Post both 1st and 2nd responses online. Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student's posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates. Need Help? Click here for complete discussion forum instructions. DiscussionS