January 2010
Breaking News
Survey: Opinion leaders believe nurses should have more influence on health systems and services
Results of a new opinion leader survey on nurses’ influence on health systems and services indicates that an overwhelming majority of opinion leaders say nurses should have more influence. Read more+
Regulatory and accreditation updates
ASC Quality Collaboration releases a 2009 third quarter public report of ambulatory surgical center (ASC) quality data has been released by the ASC Quality Collaboration and Report finds low growth rate, high rate of spending in health care. Also, a CMS report finds low growth rate, high rate of spending in health care. Read more
Reducing risk
As health care leaders work to reduce errors through communication and shared knowledge among their surgical teams, education that meets these needs is in high demand. Seeking ways to offer such comprehensive education, AORN has partnered with online education provider Advanced Practice Strategies (APS) to create the APS OR Safety Series. This online courseware is designed for members of the surgical team to learn a consistent approach to OR safety and risk management by providing evidence-based and case-based information framed within a common language. Read more
Webinar: Steris System 1 Issues and Updates
Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Read all stories in the January issue of AORN Management Connections.
