AORN Education & Events

Learn about various methods of hemostasis, the use of sponges and drains, and ways to prevent retained surgical items (RSIs).

The constant risks posed by microorganisms can be overwhelming. Learn how to successfully implement UV-C air and surface disinfection in high-risk patient areas to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms. Sponsored by UVDI.

Explore the principles and biomechanics of fracture fixation and the impact of new technologies to facilitate repair and promote positive patient outcomes. Sponsored by Stryker.

Newly recognized pathogens and microorganisms can greatly affect patients and healthcare professionals. Understand the role of PPE and surgical helmet systems in lowering infection transmission. Sponsored by Stryker.

As instrumentation continues to become more sophisticated, personnel may be at higher risk for injury. Discuss the proper use of surgical instruments and its importance in the safety of patients and caregivers. Sponsored by Stryker.

As instrumentation continues to become more sophisticated, personnel may be at higher risk for injury. Discuss the proper use of surgical instruments and its importance in the safety of patients and caregivers. Sponsored by Stryker.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Medication Safety: Guideline Update 2024.

Improve Clinical Outcomes and Prevent Adverse Events

Gain fresh ideas around training and team engagement from a research group who investigated the effects of game-based educational competitions on improvement of the technical and non-technical skills within a robotic-assisted surgery team.

This program will provide your technicians with tools they need to improve surgical outcomes, lower repair costs, and reduce risk.