December 2008

Breaking News

CDC releases new guideline for healthcare
disinfection and sterilization

New evidence-based recommendations on the preferred methods for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient care medical devices and for cleaning and disinfecting the healthcare environment have been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in The Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare facilities, 2008.
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Weighing compensation

As an economic downturn weighs on the minds of many, perioperative nurses can find the latest stats on the perioperative marketplace through results from AORN's 2008 Salary survey ... Read more+

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Community News

From Headquarters	Advancing your news Connections From the Bylaws Committee From the Foundation

From the Board	Seasons greetings
Members Making A Difference	Serving the nursing community

Specialty Assemblies	Staying ahead of the curve SAs celebrate milestones and plan activities for the year ahead

Advocacy

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Events

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Decemember 2008

In Focus

December 2008

COMMUNITY
Teddy Bear Hospital shares periop nursing with students

INFECTION PREVENTION
Talking about MRSA

November 2008

AMBULATORY
AORN nurse elected to AAAASF board

EDUCATION
Preparing OB Nurses for the OR