Periop Today Newsletter

According to The Joint Commission, a major contributing factor leading to wrong surgeries is a lack of sufficient Time-Out procedures. National Time Out Day reminds surgical teams to reevaluate critical preop communications to prevent wrong surgeries and adverse events. Explore the latest evidence on best practices for Time Out and find resources to improve team communication in surgery.

As periop nurses, we're committed to keeping the care setting safe for patients and staff. But our work is complex, and the OR setting is dynamic. AORN brings you critical guideline updates for 2024 to help you keep patients and staff safe and injury-free. Don't miss the 2024 updates to the AORN Guideline for Safe Patient Handling and Movement.

Consumer-based ChatGPT is just one example of the versatile resources artificial intelligence can offer OR leaders today, and getting started is as simple as asking your question.

Even the most experienced infection preventionists may stumble into these common pitfalls. See how you can mitigate these risks to safeguard your patients and periop team.

New webinar: Learn how to identify a pressure injury, evidence-based skin assessment tools focused on the perioperative environment, and appropriate evidence-based prevention techniques for high-risk patients. Includes case studies are also provided to help understand the prevention tools.

Periop Talk: How good are you at advocating for yourself? A recent article indicated that, among 34% of nurses who wanted to quit their jobs, 52% said they were dissatisfied with their salary. It’s important to think about how you would negotiate a salary increase or promotion.

Time Out is the last chance for every member of the team to review patient and procedure details together and speak up with any safety concerns. The average two-minutes it takes for a fully engaged Time Out is time well spent for patient safety. Time Out Day is June 12. Discover and download Time Out Day resources and education materials from AORN.

Discover effective strategies to stop periop nurse bullying in Stephanie Landmesser's presentation at AORN Expo 2024. Learn how creating respectful, collaborative environments can enhance nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes. Access her insights and more by registering for a Virtual Pass, available through July 15. Explore how to foster a healthier, more supportive OR!

Discover the four essential leadership skills one leader is honing to nurture future leaders, enhance retention, and champion wellness.

Struggling to fill nursing positions in your ASC? You're not alone. The nurse shortage hits surgical specialties hard, especially ASCs. Jeanine Watson is Senior Manager of the Ambulatory Surgery Division at AORN. Listen in as she shares practical strategies to tackle these issues. Discover how to keep your center running smoothly and successfully recruit skilled periop nurses.

A nurse’s health can be lost in the high-stress, high-stakes pace of providing surgical care. Especially in an organization without a strong culture of safety. Use our expert tips to stay safe and healthy in your workplace.

National Nurses Week (May 6th-12) is here, and it’s time to celebrate you, your colleagues and the incredible periop nursing profession!

Struggling with staff shortages and patient experience? Diverse teams mean better care and happier nurses! Watch to unlock the secrets of DEI in the OR!

Discover how one facility modeled its turnover teams after NASCAR pit crews. See how they cut turnover times and improved OR dynamics and built a collaborative process.

Explore the latest guideline updates on surgical attire. From what to wear in specific areas to keeping your gear clean. Discover key updates: team decisions on attire changes, lanyard use, and sanitizing personal electronics. A must-read for every surgical nurse aiming for top-notch infection prevention.

The largest generators of waste and emissions in healthcare are surgery and sterile processing. The very places where perioperative nurses practice and can influence change. Discover what actions periop nurses can take to decarbonize healthcare.

Being a new periop nurse can be daunting. Learn how to gain your confidence. AORN's The Stitch offers you practical tips like maintaining quick reference lists and conducting effective team huddles to ensure smooth operations and patient safety.

What do you know about the new ASC-only C codes and net payment increases? Get up to speed on the reimbursement landscape.

Unintended retained surgical items (RSIs) pose significant risks, often leading to patient harm and emotional distress for operating room teams. Despite ongoing efforts, RSIs remain a top concern in surgery. Read about their effective approaches to enhance surgical safety and minimize RSIs.

Are you reluctant to lead? The literature is showing a shift toward changes to prepare happier, healthier nurse leaders. This change might open your mind to a high-demand leadership career path.