CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos received a national award which recognizes health care facilities committed to providing increased surgical patient and healthcare worker safety by establishing practices to eliminate smoke caused by lasers and electrosurgery devices during surgery.
CHRISTUS received the Go Clear Award from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures.
“Providing a safe and healthy space for our patients and our Associates during surgery is our number one priority,” said Anne Heins, administrative nursing director for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos. “By undergoing this extensive training and education, we are ensuring our hospital continues to align itself with the most up-to-date knowledge on safety.”
