November 2009
In this issue ...
BREAKING NEWS
Overcoming barriers
There are many ways perioperative nurses can overcome the barriers to health literacy and ensure diverse patients understand the care they receive
Perioperative News Update
Chemicals known to be toxic and present in products common to the healthcare setting have been found in the bodies of nurses and doctors. Also, patients at highly rated hospitals have a 52% lower chance of dying compared with the U.S. hospital average, and more.
FROM HEADQUARTERS
Proposed changes would give more members a voice
Motions slated for the 2010 House of Delegates could change the face of AORN membership, for every member.
REPORT: Why AORN needs a memership dues increase
AORN Treasurer Anne Fairchild shares the financial details behind a proposed increase in membership dues.
Keeping a global perspective
An international summit at Congress 2010 is just one way AORN is enabling worldwide partnerships among perioperative professionals
Paving the way to patient safety
A new AORN pathway to patient safety provides a new way to support the AORN Foundation.
FROM THE BOARD
Remember the art of nursing practice
A message from AORN Board of Directors Member David Wyatt.
IN FOCUS
Preventing hazardous exposure to chemo drugs in the OR
Education and awareness are key to protecting perioperative professionals from dangerous exposure to chemo drugs.
COMMUNITY
Take a leadership role in your SA
Now is the time to take a leadership role in an AORN specialty assembly.
MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Caring for the community
A food bank in central Ohio is getting help from a perioperative nurse determined to make a difference in her community.
Visit AORN's news archive to read past stories in AORN Connections and AORN Management Connections.