Getting on track
Tracking technologies are improving supply chain efficiency and patient safety in the operating room.

Perioperative News Update
The Joint Commission releases a new Sentinel Event Alert on safely implementing health information and converging technologies, a class 1 FDA recall is announced for the Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. Healon D Ophthalmic Visosurgical Device, and more. Also, get a sneak peak at some potential healthcare reforms in the latest issue of AORN Advocacy Update.
 
FROM HEADQUARTERS
AORN calls upon women to join the Love/Avon Army of Women
AORN supports the Love/Avon Army of Women and encourages all female members to join their efforts in unlocking the key to preventing breast cancer.

Bylaws changes proposed at the 2009 House of Delegates
From the Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee has received approval from AORN's board of directors to discuss proposed changes to AORN's bylaws at the 2009 House of Delegates.  
The AORN Foundation is offering $500 travel grants for those attending AORN's 2009 Congress in Chicago.

Congress grants available
From the Foundation
The AORN Foundation has $500 travel grants for those attending AORN's 2009 Congress in Chicago.

Celebrate the new year
From the board
AORN Board of Directors Member Claire Everson invites members to celebrate nurses in 2009.

IN FOCUS
Understanding risks and strategies to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficule
In the fight to control and prevent Clostridium difficile infection, APIC has released results from a new prevalence study of the infection, as well as a guide to eliminating the disease in healthcare settings.

SPECIALTY ASSEMBLIES
Tapping into resources
Members of the Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty Assembly choose their top resources for advanced practice nurses and encourage SA members to share resources and needs specific to their advanced practice nursing roles.

MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Leading in the OR and the community
As president of the 2013 Tournament of Roses, nurse leader Sally Bixby takes the opportunity to raise awareness about nursing.

Read past issues of AORN Connections and AORN Management Connections in the news archive.