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May 19, 2021

First assistants bring expertise and efficiency to the OR table–Part 2

By: Cynthia Saver, MS, RN
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First assistants (FAs) can play an important role in achieving optimal outcomes and higher surgical case volumes. Part 1 of this two-part series discussed types, education, and certification of FAs (OR Manager, May 2021, pp 1, 15-18). Part 2 answers questions related to risk management and oversight, and discusses possible future directions for the role.

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