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Cameras in the Operating Room
Cameras in the Operating Room
Cameras in the Operating Room
Wednesday 6th April 2022
Learn how St. Jude Children's Research Hospital uses cameras in the OR to prevent drug diversion and ensure medication safety.
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Get the buttons here!Revolutionizing OR Safety: Cameras and Drug Diversion Prevention
Putting them in OR raised some concerns with us because we wanted to protect patient privacy. So, of course, in these ORs we pointed at where a patient might be having a procedure while still allowing us to capture anything going on with the medication, its dispense, the waste, what's happening between the anesthesiologist maybe being in the room?
Imagine walking into an operating room where every move is watched—not just by the medical team but also by strategically placed cameras. This episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals' brings you into the world of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where William Humphrey and Alex Rodriguez are leading a pioneering initiative. They discuss how cameras in the OR are not just about catching drug diversion but also enhancing overall medication safety.
Humphrey, the Director of Pharmacy Operations, and Rodriguez, the Compliance Program Manager, explain how these cameras are carefully positioned to capture critical moments like medication dispensing and waste without compromising patient privacy. The footage serves as a valuable tool for auditing and preventing drug diversion, while also helping to clear up any false accusations against staff. They dive into the nitty-gritty of how staff reporting and post-event analysis are crucial for a successful diversion prevention program.
By combining these efforts, St. Jude has created a safer environment for both patients and healthcare workers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge solutions to the opioid crisis and ensuring medication safety in healthcare settings.