surgical assist, surgeon satisfaction

How Surgical Assistants and Surgeon Satisfaction Collide

May 18, 2017

It’s hard to overstate the importance of trust and confidence in the operating room when so much is on the line. The surgeon needs to know that every member of the OR team is experienced and reliable. This is especially true of the surgical assistant, who serves as an extension of the physician before, during, and after the procedure. In addition to providing exceptional clinical skills, a valuable surgical assistant (SA) understands the surgeon’s preferences and enables a rhythm and a shorthand that promote successful patient outcomes and surgeon satisfaction.

Bsa-300px-img_4327\ width=How to Improve Surgeon Satisfaction and Patient Outcomes by Aligning Surgical Assistants, takes a closer look at this vital OR function, which can heighten surgeons’ sense of trust and confidence and help improve overall quality and efficiency. OR directors and others who understand that the health of a hospital often depends on the success of the surgical department will appreciate the value created by the immediate and downstream benefits that a strong surgical assist team can provide.