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This qualified nursing expert has been working in the OR for over 35 years with the last 23 spent as a Nurse Manager. Her hospital is an award winning 806-bed teaching hospital that delivers advanced care. She is intimately familiar with the standard of care regarding surgical counts. She is a Certified Nurse in the O.R.
Operating Room Nurse Manager, Major University Affiliated Hospital
Bachelor of Science (BS), Long Island University
Plainview,
New York
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What Can a Surgical Technology Expert Witness Opine On?
Surgical Instrument Preparation
Organizing and sterilizing surgical tools.
Assisting in Surgery
Supporting surgeons during operative procedures.
Maintaining Sterile Field
Ensuring a clean environment for surgery.
Handling Specimens
Properly collecting and labeling tissue samples.
Operating Room Setup
Preparing the surgical area before procedures.
Patient Positioning
Correctly positioning patients for surgery.
FAQs for Surgical Technology Expert Witnesses
What is a surgical technology expert witness?
A surgical technology expert witness is a qualified professional who explains surgical tools, techniques, and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, clarifying technical issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a surgical technology expert witness?
A surgical-technology expert witness handles malpractice, wrong-site surgery, instrument errors, retained sponges, OR safety, sterilization breaches, and perioperative standard-of-care cases.
How can a surgical technology expert witness evaluate adherence to sterile technique?
A surgical technology expert witness evaluates adherence to sterile technique by reviewing records, observing procedures, and comparing actions to accepted surgical standards and protocols.
What qualifications should a surgical technology expert witness possess for complex OR matters?
A surgical technology expert witness should be a certified surgical technologist with extensive OR experience, advanced training, and proven testimony in complex surgical procedures.
How does a surgical technology expert witness assess compliance with instrument count protocols?
A surgical technology expert witness reviews policies, OR records, and staff testimony to compare actual instrument counts with accepted surgical instrument count protocols.
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