August 2008 News
In this issue . . .
Perioperative News Update
An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) study showed that employers are spending nearly $1.5 billion a year on potentially preventable surgical errors. Also in this issue, the American Nurses Association (ANA) board of directors approves new documentation to standardize the regulatory process for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and an information technology survey shows the top-10 healthcare IT initiatives, and more.
Welcome from the ANA
American Nurses Association (ANA) President Rebecca Patton welcomes AORN members who become ANA individual affiliate members as of August 1.
AORN Board of Directors member Jane Kusler-Jensen encourages members to embrace the core values of perioperative nursing.
Why goals matter
As managers, educators and other perioperative professionals now work to update their facility guidelines and procedures to comply with The Joint Commission's 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and requirements, nurses from AORN's Center for Nursing Practice explain why goals matter.
Healing Touch for surgical patients
Members of AORN's Integrated Health Practices SA provide insight on the value of using Healing Touch therapy to aide patients through their surgical care.
Climbing for a cure
Susan Bishop shares her experiences following her recent climb to the top of Mt. Baker in Washington to raise money for breast cancer and honor friends, colleagues, patients and strangers who have batted breast cancer.
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