Periop Today Newsletter

Some facilities use reprocessed single-use devices for cost-savings. How is this permissible with “single-use” devices? Find guidance on this hot topic question in the AORN Journal. (CH available)

Honor a Periop Nurse for Nurses Month. Help AORN recognize members for excellence in perioperative nursing. Tell us about an exceptional perioperative nurse.

This webinar provides guidance for the periop RN on new design or renovation of the surgical suite. Find recommendations on maintenance of spaces, functionality, energy and cost efficiency, workflow, and more. Earn 1.0 CH.

AORN's Periop Today provides updates on news around the perioperative community for April 2023.

Having a mentor can make nurses happier at work, help them stay in their jobs longer, and grow in their careers. Mentors give essential support and guidance, especially to new nurses, helping them learn new skills and grow personally and professionally. Learn what qualities to look for in a mentor and how to make your experience rewarding.

Periop nurses and teams will find significant revisions in nearly every section of the AORN Guideline for Medication Safety. Key changes in the Medication Safety guideline include creation of new sections on organizational oversight and technology, and revision of recommendations related to compounding, labeling, and hazardous medications.

Standardize Your Surgical Safety Checklist: Confirm the right steps have been taken for every patient, every time. Effective use of a surgical checklist mitigates risk and helps catch preventable issues before they happen.

Call for AORN Expo 2024 Speakers: We’re seeking education session proposals. Clinical experts, research enthusiasts, and those who have implemented new, effective leadership methods. Speaker proposals accepted through May 31, 2023

Call for AORN Expo 2024 Speakers: We’re seeking education session proposals. Clinical experts, research enthusiasts, and those who have implemented new, effective leadership methods. Speaker proposals accepted through May 31, 2023

Leadership Essentials that Matter Today: The 4 P’s to Success as an Up-and-Coming Nurse Leader

Nurse License Protection Case Study: Falsifying the Record of a Medication Error Learn more in this complimentary case study provided by Nurses Service Organization (NSO).

AORN’s 70th annual Congress wrapped up at the Second House of Delegates where members heard from their officers and CEO before hearing the Teller’s report with their elected leadership for the coming year and closing ceremonies.

AORN’s First House of Delegates kicked off Monday morning with Vangie Dennis inviting state reporters to complete the roll call.

AORN President Vangie Dennis welcomed attendees and virtual participants to the First Forum on Saturday in San Antonio.

Periop nurses and teams will find significant revisions in nearly every section of the AORN Guideline for Medication Safety. Key changes in the Medication Safety guideline include creation of new sections on organizational oversight and technology, and revision of recommendations related to compounding, labeling, and hazardous medications.

Improper patient positioning could lead to nerve injuries, pressure ulcers, respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, surgical complications and prolonged recovery times. All perioperative nurses can benefit from the resources available from AORN on positioning the patient.

Periop nurses witness the significant amount of waste generated in the OR every day, but they may not know just how significant this waste is. Review how perioperative teams and individuals can improve environmental health for all with innovative approaches. Find out what steps AORN, The Joint Commission, and individual periop nurses are taking.

Purchase the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice with AORN membership to save $125 on your order.* Offer ends 3/31/23. Restrictions apply.

As ASCs tackle more complex cases, anesthesia providers must be prepared for difficult and often unanticipated issues.

3 New AORN Fellows to Be Honored. AORN recognizes members for their dedication and achievements.