Eliminating Surgical Burns in the OR: A Proactive Fire Safety Case Study

Surgical fires and burns are classified as “never events,” yet they continue to occur in operating rooms across the U.S. Fiber-optic light cable burns remain one of the most underreported hazards — making surgical fire prevention and operating room fire safety a top priority for hospitals.

A large academic medical center recently partnered with Jackson Medical to introduce GloShield®, a simple yet powerful light-cable safety cover. Using a Plan-Do-Study-Act approach, the perioperative team updated protocols, trained staff, and standardized GloShield across 27 ORs.

The results of this surgical fire prevention initiative speak for themselves.

• Zero patient burns or surgical fires since launch in 2021
• Improved staff confidence and standardized workflow
• Strong alignment with AORN and Joint Commission guidelines

This case study proves that with the right tools and collaboration, surgical burns can be eliminated.

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