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Have you ever wanted to access a single Recommended Practice or Guidance Statement? The new eDocument is the resource for you. Each eDocument contains a single Recommended Practice, Standard, or Guideline. Perhaps you need specific information included in the Recommended Practice for Moderate Sedation/Analgesia. Simply purchase the Recommended Practice and download the PDF to your computer.  The eDocument features the following functionality:

• Print
• Search
• Bookmark

Another benefit of the eDocuments is that they allow you access to the latest content updates.  As Recommended Practices, Standards, or Guidelines are updated throughout the year, the new documents will be available for purchase.  Currently, the Recommended Practices for Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting and the Recommended Practices for Electrosurgery are only available through the eDocument and eSubscription format. 

View the order form and complete list of eDocuments

Pricing:

Member Price: $55 per eDocument
Non-Member Price: $95 per eDocument
Members SAVE: $40

To purchase an eDocument:

AORN Customer Service
2170 S. Parker Road
Suite 400
Denver, CO 80231
Fax: 303-750-3212

Once Customer Service receives your order form, they will process your request and send you a confirmation email with access to your eDocument(s) download.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the eDocument?

• Latest content - As updates are made to Standards, Guidelines, and Recommended Practices, the new documents will be available for purchase in the eDocument format.
• Electronic content- This allows you to access the content from a computer at any time making it easier to reference. 
• Searchable content - The search features of the eDocument allow you to search the content for every occurrence of a particular term or phrase.
• Printable content - If you still like to reference the material in a hard copy format, you can print the content of the eDocument as needed.

How will I receive my eDocument?
Once you have purchased your eDocument, AORN's Customer Service Department will send you an order confirmation with a downloadable URL link. 

How do I view the eDocument?
Contents of the eDocument are viewable through Adobe® Digital Editions, a free and simple download.  In order to download the eDocument to your computer, you must first download and install v. 1.7.1 of Adobe® Digital Editions.

What are the system requirements for Adobe® Digital Editions?

For Windows

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, or Windows Vista® (Home Basic 32-bit and Business 64-bit editions supported)
• Intel® Pentium® 500MHz processor
• 128MB of RAM
• 800 x 600 monitor resolution

For Mac

• PowerPC
  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 or v10.5
  • PowerPC® G4 or G5 500MHz processor
  • 128MB of RAM
• Intel®
  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 or v10.5
  • 500MHz processor
  • 128MB of RAM

Supported browsers and Adobe® Flash versions

• Windows
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Flash® Player 7, 8, or 9 (Windows Vista requires Flash 9.0.28 to address a known bug)
• Mac
  • Apple Safari 2.0.4, Mozilla Firefox 2
  • Adobe Flash Player 8 or 9

How do I download Adobe® Digital Editions?
The Adobe® Digital Editions download is available at www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/ or you can click here to download this free software.  Look for "Next Steps" on the right side of the screen for download information. Once you have completed the download, you will have an Adobe® Digital Editions icon on your desktop.  You will use this icon when you access your eDocument. 

Note: If you are planning to download the eDocument to a workplace computer, you may need to seek assistance from your network administrator.

How long am I able to access the eDocument?
The eDocument is available to you until it is deleted from your computer.  Please note that you may only download it once. 

Is it possible to access the eDocument from both my work and home computer?
Yes, you can access your eDocument on up to six computers through Adobe® Digital Edition's content portability.  You can enable content portability when you first download Adobe® Digital Editions.  You will be prompted to authorize the application by entering an Adobe ID. If you do not have an Adobe ID, you are provided with a link to get one.  Then, when you purchase your eDocument, the item is automatically tied to your Adobe ID rather than your computer.  With the Adobe ID, you are free to move your eDocument to up to six computers and devises that have been authorized with Digital Editions.

Note: The eDocument is an individual purchase.  It is not intended for multiple users. 

How do I learn more about Adobe® Digital Editions?
Visit www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/faq/ for more information about Adobe® Digital Editions.

Why are copy and paste not features of the eDocument?
Copy and paste are not features of the eDocument because of copyright infringement laws.  To protect electronic material and content, copy and paste are not included as features of electronic products.

How do I obtain permissions and reprints for content from AORN's Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices?
If you wish to use or reproduce content from Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices in a manner beyond that allowed under the doctrine of Fair Use, as defined by US Copyright Law, contact permissions@aorn.org.

To obtain reprints, contact sales@aorn.org.