November 2008
Issue
In this issue ...
AORN is working with industry, hospitals, medical associations and accrediting organizations to develop ways to improve the credentialing process for healthcare industry representatives.
Perioperative News Update
OSHA releases an updated surgical module in their Hospital eTool, the FDA releases a new safety Web page, and more. Also, AORN leaders talk about a new model bill created to provide legislative guidance to states in the latest issue of AORN Advocacy Update.
FROM HEADQUARTERS
Contact your newly elected legislators
AORN Government Affairs Acting Director Craig Jeffries asks members to reach out to newly elected officials as they recognize Perioperative Nurse Week.
From the Bylaws Committee
the Bylaws Committee requests feedback on a proposed new alliance membership category, and the Foundation announces a new way to make donations.
From the Foundation
Twilla Barlow is named the new director of AORN Foundation. Also, the Foundation offers a new way to donate through automatic withdrawal.
From the board
AORN Board of Directors member Rosemarie Schroeder asks members to choose nursing in this season of change.
EDUCATION
Preparing OB nurses for the OR
Labor and delivery nurses in Idaho learn more about the OR through AORN's Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™.
AMBULATORY
AORN nurse elected to AAAASF board
AORN Perioperative Nursing Specialist Bonnie Denholm becomes one of the first nurses to serve on the board of directors for the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
OPHTHALMOLOGY SA
Strategies for reducing flashing
Members of the Ophthalmology SA find cost-effective ways to reduce flash sterilization, and a member of the Endovascular SA talks about staffing needs, clinical innovations and other practice updates shared by her SA members through online and face-to-face networking.
MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Making your perioperative voice heard
As a nursing advocate, Linda Savage explains why she makes her perioperative voice heard.
Read past issues of AORN Connections and AORN Management Connections in the news archive.