Partnership and electronic initiative announcements
among highlights from AORN's 55th Congress
An exciting week at AORN's 55th Congress in Anaheim, Calif. started on March 30 when American Nurses Association (ANA) president Rebecca Patton, RN, MSN, CNOR, and 2007-2008 AORN President Mary Jo Steiert, RN, BSN, CNOR, announced that AORN will offer all AORN members ANA affiliate, non-voting status membership effective July 1, 2008. Read the full story.
Also during Congress, AORN's board of directors approved the development of an electronic Standardized Perioperative Record (SPR). This development initiative will result in the creation of a standardized perioperative patient record that will be integrated into perioperative information systems. The SPR will incorporate AORN's standardized nursing vocabulary-the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)-and align with clinical standards, accreditation specifications, and regulatory requirements to promote ongoing compliance and consistent patient care. Read the full news release.
Read daily news published during Congress.
Watch video footage of first time Congress attendees sharing their thoughts on the week and a get a peek behind the scenes of the Congress exhibit floor.