Willis Knighton Bossier’s surgical staff is continuously working on efforts to enhance care and safety for the patients and staff. Their efforts have been recognized by the Association of per-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN).
The hospital’s surgical services department has earned AORNs Go ClearTM Award as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. The award is for outstanding efforts to protect patients and healthcare workers from the hazards of surgical smoke which is created by heat-generating devices used in most surgeries.
“I am very proud of the staff for all of the time and hard work and communication with surgeons to make it possible for us to receive this award,” said Danielle McWilliams, RN, patient care coordinator for surgical services at Bossier. “This initiative is not just about following guidelines or policies; it is about protecting our patients and empowering our staff to deliver the best care in the safest environment possible.”
Willis Knighton Bossier joins a select group of facilities across the country recognized for prioritizing surgical safety and advancing the standard of surgical care.