Periop Leader Week
October 26, 2026

7 ways leaders can help OR nurses avoid back and musculoskeletal injuries

By: Julia Cameron
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It's 12:30 pm, and your scrub nurse has been on her feet for five hours. The patient is ready to be moved. As the slide sheet is pulled, you notice her wince, and make a mental note to check in when there’s a moment.

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