Ideas for EBP Projects

• Standardizing documenting count processes

• Standardizing skin protection processes related to traction boots, tucking arms, steep Trendelenburg, etc.

• Incorporating safe patient transfer equipment in the OR

• Standardizing surgical preps (techniques, solutions, etc.)

• Reducing surgical delays

• Increasing on time starts

• Increasing staff flexibility through cross training

• Implementing a new grad program in the OR