The operating room (OR) is a high-risk sociotechnical environment with various professionals working in close proximity, and effective team communication in the perioperative and procedural environment is the foundation of optimal patient outcomes.

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The Great Resignation represents an ongoing trend where employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Here’s how ASCs can develop a strong succession strategy.

A fire risk assessment should be done prior to the start of every case, and the fire risk should be discussed with the entire surgical team during the time out.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, learn about these safe patient handling strategies when placing patients, especially for the four riskiest patient positions.

In 2022, Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital faced major challenges with surgery start times, costing thousands per delay. Learn how two nurse leaders helped improve start times, boosted morale, increased patient satisfaction.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) revolutionizes postoperative care, reducing opioid use, shortening stays, and improving outcomes. Discover how ERAS boosts recovery and cuts costs.

Demand for periop nurses is outpacing the current supply. Watch our YouTube video series with AORN President, Nakeisha Tolliver and delve into how to attract and inspire the next generation of nurses to help tackle your staffing challenges.

Post-op Pain Management: Ultrasound and multimodal approaches are helping patients recover faster with less reliance on opioids. See how these methods improve post-op pain control and are transforming postoperative care.

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You may think you know surgery all too well; however, ERAS protocols have been built to further optimize patient recovery.

A fun look at working in the OR, including personalizing care to support a patient with anxiety.

Struggling to fill perioperative nurse positions? Discover 4 strategies to ignite passion and invest in the future of OR nursing. From mentorship programs to career options, learn how to cultivate a pipeline of periop nurses.

This was such an emotional and inspirational encounter that, even though several years have passed, I still hold this encounter close to my heart.

Being an OR nurse is not just a job – it's a calling that brings me joy, purpose, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

From the moment I stepped into the operating room at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), I knew this was more than just a job; it was a calling.

In this week's Periop Life blog, a nurse investigator shares her findings to help leaders address their retention challenges.

This week, we come together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the surgical time out.

The story of the Time Out Tool Kit is a tale about the power that nurses have to change the world.

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.