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Learn how to provide outstanding onboarding that minimizes risks to patients, staff members, and the overall facility.
Discover the advantages of leaders embracing a Human-Centered Leadership in Health Care approach, where they prioritize wellbeing and focus on opportunities rather than challenges.
With no direct access to additional resources for help and support in an emergency, safety drills are an essential practice to prepare ASC staff and meet regulatory requirements. Enhance your mock disaster drills with these expert tips.
Regardless of what nursing specialty you work in or who you’re interacting with, kindness and caring always shine through says AORN President, Elizabeth Pincus, MSN, MBA, RN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CNOR. In this week’s Periop Life entry, Pincus shares five ways nurses can make their mark and leave a legacy.
The emphasis on self-care and burnout prevention after the pandemic has almost become white noise in nursing, but are we actually practicing these wellness strategies?
While in the Expo Hall, you’ll discover the latest innovations and solutions for the OR. Be ready with probing questions to ask exhibitors so you can establish if the product is a good fit for your OR. Plus, learn what steps to take when you find something you like and want to pitch it to your team.
AORN’s premiere annual gathering of perioperative professionals returns to “Music City USA” (Nashville) next March 9-12, and local ambassador Elizabeth J. Williams, MSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA, can’t wait for attendees to experience all the city has to offer.
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, staying current with the latest advancements and best practices is essential for perioperative nurses. While webinars and online resources have their advantages, in-person education offers a unique set of benefits that foster professional growth and collaboration.
Helping patients with grief can be an important part of perioperative care after a patient experiences miscarriage. Here’s how a team of nurses are acknowledging loss to support grieving parents.
Few things in the OR can drop your stomach like the words “Code Blue.” Each code blue comes with its own set of challenges. Use these tips to optimize team response when the call is made.