Ambulatory Education
Just Released in February 2012! Ambulatory Surgery Center Resources CD
Establish a comprehensive infection prevention and control program with this in-depth policy and procedure framework, and step-by-step guidelines. The document can be downloaded and customized to your center. The CD also includes job descriptions and competencies unique to the ambulatory setting (risk management, employee health nurse, infection preventionist, etc.)
Ambulatory surgery and office-based surgery settings have experienced tremendous growth, while competition for patients, revenue, and physician services is increasing. To be successful, today's ASC nurses need both clinical and business acumen to manage day-to-day operations and have the skill set to offer the highest level of patient care.
Clinical and administrative staff working in the ambulatory surgery setting will find that AORN offers a wide range of:
- continuing education
- networking
- leadership development opportunities.
These include:
Learn the skills and tools to manage every aspect of an ambulatory facility, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. This program is also a helpful tool for those interested in taking the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) exam.
Search AORN’s database of continuing education articles on ambulatory issues through the AORN Journal website. (Available only to members.) You can also use them to quickly and easily earn CEs.
Train new perioperative nurses with this program of online learning modules—with two new modules recently added specifically for ambulatory practices. The modules are delivered through our e-learning platform and are designed as a blended program in conjunction with a clinical preceptorship
Develop and sustain a credible infection prevention program for your facility. These materials and information will prepare ASC staff and administrators to meet CMS requirements for an infection prevention and control program, as well as helping prepare the novice infection preventionist in your facility with the initial training that is required by CMS.
Enhance your orientation program and emphasize individual commitment to recommended practices with our array of videos, CDs and DVDs, which can be purchased in packages or individually.
Network with like-minded colleagues who face the same issues as other ambulatory perioperative nurses.