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The AORN Recognition Program
THE AORN SEAL OF RECOGNITION
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The AORN Recognition Program is a process where in-service and training content is reviewed and then recognized by the AORN Seal of Recognition. This program will assist the perioperative community in selecting quality training activities that promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.
| The Value of the AORN Seal of Recognition
AORN is considered an authority throughout the perioperative community on safe operating room practices, evidence-based practices, perioperative research, and guiding principles that support day-to-day perioperative nursing practice. |
The AORN Seal of Recognition will communicate to over 43,000 AORN members and the rest of the perioperative nursing community that your program is dedicated to that same excellence in safe patient care.
Suitable examples of content that qualifies for the AORN Seal of Recognition may include but not be limited to:
- In-service training that satisfies the requirements as outlined in the Joint Commission Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals
- New Staff Training
- Upgrades and updates on new equipment and/or product safety information
- Clinical applications
Program formats may include but not limited to:
- Training meetings, seminars, and conferences
- Web-based activities, MP3 presentations, Webinars, etc.
- Printed materials directed toward consumers and healthcare professionals
- Electronic formats (DVD, CD-ROMs, etc.
The activity content submitted through the AORN Recognition Process will be evaluated by registered nurse reviewers according to the AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices.
Applying for Recognition
Applications for the AORN Recognition Program must include the following:
- Completed online application
- Appropriate fees
- $1,000 deposit collected via online application.
- Balance to be billed.
- Rush available
- Copy of a final draft learning materials including web content
- Copy of the final draft of artwork that will feature the AORN Seal of Recognition.
Activity content and materials submitted for review through the AORN Recognition Program are considered promotional and commercial in nature and therefore do not meet the ANCC Criteria for continuing education contact hours.
The AORN Seal of Recognition does not imply AORN approval or endorsement of any product or service mentioned in the program content. The AORN Recognition Program is separate from the AORN, ANCC Accredited Provider Unit and therefore does not include any CE credit for programs.
