June 2009 Vol. 5 Issue 6
Joint Commission updates position on steam sterilization
The Joint Commission will now be looking more broadly at all of the critical processes included in sterilization when interpreting standards and surveying facilities, including processes for flash sterilization.
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Linda Groah, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer
AORN
How National Time Out Day can serve to raise awareness of the "Time Out," and the team approach to surgical safety. Read more+

National Time Out Day an opportunity to raise awareness, educate
With AORN’s 2009 National Time Out Day comes the opportunity to educate and promote significance of a pre-incision pause to help prevent errors from occurring. Find out about the updated Correct Site Surgery Tool Kit, and how facilities across the country have participated in this year’s event. Read more+






