Healthcare Industry Representatives in the Perioperative Setting Training Program

​​​​Healthcare organizations need to be aware of and mitigate risks associated with the presence of healthcare industry representatives (HCIRs) in perioperative settings. As complex technologies continue to expand and migrate from the inpatient to ambulatory surgical environment, ambulatory surgical centers are now more likely to encounter the presence of HCIRs, whether in-person or virtually, in patient care areas.

Surgeons and facility staff are responsible for obtaining education and training on devices and equipment, and...