Implementation of an innovation in the ophthalmic operating room: the Memory lens.
I have participated in the evolution of the cataract procedure for the last 23 years. This year, as nursing director for an eye surgery center, I was responsible for the implementation of a new prerolled intraocular lens: The Memory lens. I review 5 implementation strategies, which are: Be open to recently approved products Utilize all company resources Introduce, train, train, train Evaluate, review, review, review Enjoy the questions and attention from others considering the innovation The implementation of this innovation confirmed both my and the operating room staff's ability to change and reaffirmed their commitment to achieve the resultant patient benefits.
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Santa Barbara Cottage Eye and Laser Institute, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, PO Box 689, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0689, USA.
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000639:trends*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000639:trends*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000639:trends*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000639:trends*