April 2008
Perioperative News Update
The Joint Commission releases alert on preventing pediatric medication errors, CIGNA Health Care to adjust reimbursement policy, and more perioperative news.
Feeling the Force of Magnetism in the OR
As more facilities look to ANCC Magnet Recognition®, champions explain the value and the challenges involved in attaining and sustaining the Magnet™ environment.
In a video interview the ANCC's Cynthia Sweeney explains the new model for ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
New AORN Collaboration with ANA
AORN strikes deal with the American Nurses Association (ANA) to offer all AORN members affiliate, non-voting-status membership to ANA.
Nurses share thoughts on the new AORN partnership with ANA.
Opening the door to international colleagues
AORN Past President Mary Jo Steiert, RN, BSN, CNOR discusses AORN's work with international perioperative colleagues.
Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of probiotics and their effects in the healthcare environment.
Improving patient care one article at a time
Authors and editors of AORN Journal discuss the publication's latest Writer's Contest winners and what it takes to write an award-winning Journal article.
Disaster: Is your ASC ready to respond?
The Ambulatory SA provides advice and resources to help ASCs be better prepared to respond in a community disaster.
On the cutting edge of patient safety
Rod Hicks, PhD, RN, FNP-CS, the nation's first endowed patient safety chair in a school of nursing, talks about his new role, his inspiration for advancing patient safety research and the ways AORN has helped him connect with other researchers and leaders dedicated to promoting and enhancing patient safety.
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