By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Another safety accolade for Milford Regional Medical Center now recognized as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. The hospital earned the Go Clear Award from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses for patient and workplace safety by ensuring a smoke-free environment in the operating room. Surgical smoke is generated from certain procedures involving lasers or electrosurgical devices. MRMC says the award is the culmination of work and education among 250 surgical team members.