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IVAP - Surgical Preparation and Assisting

This worksheet is a required portion of the IVAP program. Please complete once you've finished the module material. You will receive a copy of your answers once you click "Submit" at the bottom of the page.
Question & Answer

Describe in detail the pre-operative preparation of the surgery room at your hospital. What role does each member of the animal healthcare team play?

Describe in detail the post-operative cleaning of the surgery area that you perform.

Checklists improve team communication, provide consistent standards, improve patient safety, and reduce errors. Create a comprehensive pre-operative or post-operative surgical checklist for veterinary assistants at your clinic.

Notes Use this area to write notes from what you've learned from the Surgical Preparation and Assisting chapter, which you would like to reflect on.

Summary of Reading - Surgical Preparation and Assisting

Compose your summary notes from the following pages.

Chapter 15

Surgical Assisting

Pages 119-131

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