Join our interactive virtual training session focused on surgical plume (smoke) management in the operating theatre. Designed for healthcare professionals to enhance patient and staff safety while earning CPD points.
Surgical Plume Management in the Peri-Operative Setting – 3 CPD Points
SESSION OVERVIEW
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Join our interactive virtual training session and register.
AGENDA
07:30 – 08:00
Virtual Registration & System Check
Participants to log in and complete attendance verification.
08:00 – 09:00
Session 1: Understanding the Risks of Surgical Plume
– Definition and sources of surgical smoke
– Chemical and biological hazards
– Clinical implications for patients and theatre staff
09:00 – 10:00
Session 2: Protective Measures in the Operating Theatre
– Engineering controls and smoke evacuation technologies
– Personal protective equipment (PPE)
– Current best practices and guidelines
10:00 – 11:00
Session 3: Implementing a Smoke-Free Theatre Policy
– Policy design and governance
– Integration into hospital protocols- Monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement
ETHICS DISCUSSION (CPD ETHICS POINT)
- Beneficence and Non-Maleficence: Ensuring no harm to patients and staff through proactive plume management
- Duty of Care: Legal and ethical obligations of healthcare professionals to provide a safe environment
- Professional Accountability: Responsibility to adopt evidence-based practices and challenge unsafe norms
- Patient Rights: Upholding the patient’s right to safe, high-quality surgical care
- Workplace Safety Ethics: Protecting healthcare workers from preventable occupational hazards
CPD & ATTENDANCE
- Full attendance is required to qualify for CPD accreditation
- Certificates will be issued upon completion
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