Understand the risks of retained surgical items (RSIs) and learn how AORN guidelines can help prevent them. Discover best practices for counting, team communication, technology integration, and education to ensure patient safety in the operating room.
Perseverance and adaptability define Ashley Bartholomew’s perioperative nursing journey. We spoke with her about the significant challenges facing nurses today and how she balances a demanding career with personal life.
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Learn about the latest AORN Guideline on Surgical Attire updates to build your clinical practice and better prepare your surgical team in this latest blog post. Find out how to incorporate standardized surgical attire procedures to make surgery safer for your team and patients.
Learn how to become a more effective communicator in the operating room to help improve patient safety and team communication in the surgical suite. Find out how better communication can keep patients safer, build better team relationships, and help you grow your perioperative career in this new blog post.
Learn four ways to effectively implement a flexible endoscope reprocessing audit.
Learn why mentoring matters in today’s perioperative environment.
Find out why getting involved and giving back to your association matters.
Learn how to host an effective ASC in-service despite tight schedules and budgets.
Learn how nurses have a unique power to innovate for better patient outcomes.
Follow one nurse’s journey to convince decision-makers of the dangers of surgical smoke.
Use this advice to secure your own state Time Out Day proclamation.
Discover how to rally your OR team and create a culture of success.