Periop Today Newsletter

Protect staff from hazardous medication exposures, prevent patient injury or death caused by contaminated compounded meds, and consider use of safer technology. Get an inside look at three major medication safety risks threatening surgical staff and patients and specific evidence-based recommendations for periop staff.

Updated AORN Guideline for Prevention of VTEs focuses on preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from forming within the legs during or after surgery. All perioperative nurses need to be aware of these updates as patient safety is paramount.

Save $70 on membership when you join AORN or renew with your conference registration. (restrictions apply) Plus, you’ll also save up to $340 on registration with member pricing and receive exclusive member benefits year-round. Valid through 3/31/23.

Nearly a year after the landmark case, providers discuss how nurses fear the criminalization of medical mistakes. A panel of providers discuss a profession in peril, shared accountability and the future of ‘Just Culture.’

AORN Virtual Town Hall and Special Business Meeting, 3/15/23. 4pm PT | 5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET. Agenda: Details about AORN Expo 2023; Membership vote on new AORN position statements. Open to AORN Members, registration required.

Application are being accepted for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2023. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before completing an application.

Review best practices for prevention of RSIs, including strategies and adjunct technologies you and your team can implement. (1.5 CH available for AORN members). Our CNE library will help you maintain your license or certification requirements with over 200 free AORN Journal CNE contact hours.

In this AORN webinar, you'll gain knowledge of recent updates to the Guideline for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism and strategies for implementation. This webinar reflects the newest edition of the AORN Guideline. Earn 1.0 CH.

Are you a lover of all things AORN? We’re looking for volunteers to help spread the word about AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2023 and to help onsite in San Antonio from April 1-4.

The AORN Foundation earned its 2023 Platinum Seal from Candid (formerly GuideStar). This seal demonstrates our commitment to transparency so donors can confidently support our work with trust. Read about our impact in our latest annual report.

Get a preview of a new presentation: Millennial Leadership in the OR: The Collaborative Workstyle, which will be held at the Leadership Summit at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2023.

In this AORN webinar, you'll review key points and updates to the AORN Guideline for Hand Hygiene that are instrumental to both patient and personnel safety. This webinar reflects the newest edition of the AORN Guideline. Earn 1.0 CH.

Accreditors are making disinfection practices a priority in a post-pandemic world — so should you.

Precepting experts from Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center share lessons learned for nurses stepping into the preceptor role.

Actions should be taken to prevent waterborne pathogen dispersion during use of hand hygiene and surgical scrub sinks.

Bridging Generational Divides (Pt. 1): Listen to a conversation between AORN President Vangie Dennis and a Gen Z periop nurse about the hurdles of being the youngest member of an OR team and challenging her generation’s stereotypes. Listen to this new episode.

Incorrectly positioning a patient can result in serious injury to personnel or the patient. Ensuring you correctly position the patient every time is of the utmost importance. Since we are not positioning patients in every position, every day, it is hard to remember each of the small actions required for each position.

The revised Guideline for Patient Positioning now recommends the use of a briefing process. See new recommendations for 2023.

Join us on Saturday, Feb 11, from 10am – 12pm (MT) when the candidates for the AORN board of directors and the nominating committee, 2023-2024 term, will present their election speeches to the membership. Register to attend.

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