Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Instrument Care and Cleaning: Guideline Update 2021.
Learn about the events leading to a hospital fire evacuation, evacuation of patients and staff, and reopening the hospital focusing on surgical processes. Join this webinar as one surgical team shares its experiences including what was done well and what will be done differently in future.
The purpose of this presentation is to increase nursing knowledge related to the importance of supporting a second victim.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Positioning the Perioperative Patient-Guideline Update.
Learn step-by-step how to develop and defend a staffing plan to provide quality patient care. Hone your skills in calculating FTE needs, understanding staffing mix and benefit time, and interpreting productivity metrics to inform actions you can take to meet goals.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Design and Maintenance: Guideline Update for 2024
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A recent study showed that 42.8% of sharps injuries occurred in the perioperative setting. In this recorded webinar, perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.
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Guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas; for laundering scrub apparel; and cleaning identification badges, stethoscopes, and personal items.
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Review steps required to develop a successful robotics program, such as education and competencies, the role of the robotic coordinator, strategies for employee engagement, and future state.
On the morning of November 30, 2018, an earthquake occurred in Alaska, which is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Join this webinar to learn how one OR team was prepared for this emergency and performed admirably to deliver safe patient care.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline Update: Transmission-Based Precautions 2019.
The update for Guideline for Sterile Technique provides guidance for perioperative teams about preparing a sterile field related to sterile technique in the perioperative setting.
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Review significant changes to the guideline, including hand over communication, cleaning verification testing, and drying of devices after HLD.
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Review updates to the guideline, including significant changes to fire safety tools and guidance for programs supporting latex safety, chemical safety, and waste management, and prevention of occupational slips, trips, and falls.
Whether you’re making a business case for a capital purchase, advocating for a policy change, or managing everyday conversations, see what it takes to be an effective leader with strong negotiation skills.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Minimally Invasive Surgery: Guideline Update 2023.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Design and Maintenance of the Surgical Suite Part 2: Maintenance 2019.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline for Medical Device and Product Evaluation: Guideline update 2022.
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Explore the updated Guideline for Sterilization Packaging Systems, offering essential guidance for perioperative teams on selecting and using sterilization packaging systems for surgical and invasive procedures.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline Update: Moderate Sedation/Analgesia 2022.
