Vail Health addresses surgical smoke concerns

Colorado Legislature passed a law stating that by May 1, 2021, healthcare facilities in the state must implement policies to prevent human exposure to surgical smoke


The Vail Health system was recently recognized for it efforts to address surgical smoke concerns, according to an article on the Vail Daily website.

 The hospital recently received the Go Clear Award  from AORN for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures.

Vail Health underwent comprehensive surgical smoke education and testing and provided staff with the medical devices and resources necessary to evacuate surgical smoke during all smoke-generating procedures.

Colorado Legislature passed a law stating that by May 1, 2021, healthcare facilities in the state must implement policies to prevent human exposure to surgical smoke.

Read the article.



January 21, 2020


Topic Area: Safety


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