The effort to pass mandatory surgical smoke evacuation legislation in statehouses across the U.S. continues in 2025 with the ultimate goal of removing toxic plume from the air of every OR in every state.

Discover AORN's guidelines for surgical attire in the operating room. Learn how to choose appropriate clothing, head coverings, and footwear to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. This guide covers best practices for perioperative personnel, including proper attire for visitors and recommendations for cleaning personal devices.

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Discover key insights on patient skin antisepsis for periop nurses to reduce SSI risk, including site prep, decolonization, and antiseptic selection.

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Highly reliable data collection processes are necessary not only to chronicle a patient’s response to nursing interventions and clinical improvement of the patient, but also to demonstrate the healthcare organization’s progress in and dedication to improving outcomes.

An update published in the 2022 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to prevent pressure injuries.

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Take these actions to advance equitable care for elders.

The update published in the 2021 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to minimize a major potential hazard associated with laser use.

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Adopt new evidence to halt infection transmission.

In honor of National Nurses Week, the Nursing Community Coalition held a “Thank a Nurse” reception on Capitol Hill.

Case costing is vital to a surgery center's financial health. Learn how to get started and the benefits of maintaining this continuous process.

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