January 2009
Breaking News
Joint Commission stresses safely implementing health information and converging technologies
Implementation of technology and related devices is not a guarantee for success and may actually jeopardize the quality and safety of patient care, according to The Joint Commission’s latest Sentinel Event Alert ... Read More+
Implementation of technology and related devices is not a guarantee for success and may actually jeopardize the quality and safety of patient care, according to The Joint Commission’s latest Sentinel Event Alert ... Read More+
Getting on track
Tracking technologies are improving supply chain efficiency and patient safety in the operating room ... Read More+
A unique identifier and bar code allows perioperative staff members to track sponges as they are used during surgery, helping prevent retained sponges. Photo courtesy of SurgiCount Medical.
In other news ...
A look toward health reformOn Dec. 11, President-elect Barack Obama named former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) to be his secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
While it is far too early to tell what shape President-elect Obama’s health reform efforts may take, HHS Secretary-designate Tom Daschle offers a hint of what a potential health reform package may look like in ...
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Community News
| From Headquarters | Join the Love/Avon Army of Women Bylaws changes proposed Congress grants available |
| Taking time to give back AORN staff members give to children in need. |
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| From the Board | Celebrate the new year |
| Members Making A Difference |
Leading in the OR and the community |
 Specialty Assemblies |
Tapping into resources Members of the Advanced Practice Nursing SA share top resources and encourage dialogue on the SA's online community. |
Advocacy |
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 Events |
Calendar of Events Janaury 2009 |
