MAY 2009
In this issue ...
BREAKING NEWS
Syntegrity marks new era for AORN
With the Syntegrity™ Standardized Perioperative Framework, AORN brings a new kind of standardized documentation to the perioperative profession.
Nearly 20% of Medicare patients are readmitted to hospitals within 30 days of a procedure. The costs are estimated to be in the billions, based on a New York Times analysis, and more.
FROM HEADQUARTERS
Get your RPs electronically
With the new electronic AORN eSubscription, staying current with the association's latest Standards and Recommended Practices is easier.
IN FOCUS
Practicing the complete sterilization process
Building consensus on rep credentialing
FROM THE BOARD
Plan the flight, fly the plan
AORN Board of Directors member Rhonda Anders emphasizes the importance of strategic planning.
SPECIALTY ASSEMBLIES
AORN's MIS/Lasers/Robotics Specialty Assembly and Vascular/Endovascular Specialty Assembly have new names and a new focus that includes new specialties.
MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Humble visionary receives AORN's Peers Honor
AORN Parliamentarian Lola Fehr receives AORN's 2009 Jerry G. Peers award.
FROM THE FIELD
Communicating with disruptive staff
Grace Bascetta shares her approach to positive communication with disruptive OR staff members.
Visit AORN's news archive to read past stories in AORN Connections and AORN Management Connections.