Allied health care providers demonstrate competency through demonstration, testing, and participation of credentialing systems approved for their discipline. A range of functions specific to any allied health care provider or support person may be identified through job description, hospital policy and procedure, or state law or regulation.
Resources
AORN Position Statement on Allied Health Care Providers and Support Personnel in the Perioperative Practice Setting
AORN Position Statement on Orientation of the Registered Nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist to the Perioperative Setting
AORN Principles to be used in Evaluating Allied Health Legislative Initiatives
AORN Glossary of Terms for Principles to be used in Evaluating Allied Health Legislative Initiatives
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