Periop Talk

Join Hannah Campbell, program manager for AORN's Surgical Safety Award Programs, in this episode of Periop Talk. Hannah interviews Marci Kling, a perioperative nurse educator at Emerson Health, who spearheaded the hospital's successful initiative to earn the Go Clear Award for smoke evacuation. Discover how Emerson Health transitioned to a smoke-free environment through grassroots efforts, leadership support, and staff education, leading to significant improvements in patient and staff safety. Learn More about how you can leverage AORN's Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation in your facility: https://www.aorn.org/education/education-for-facilities/surgical-safety-center-of-excellence/go-clear-awardsThis evidence-based program is made possible by Medtronic through the AORN Foundation.Support the showWelcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical