May 2008
Breaking News
Joint Commission releases alert on preventing pediatric medication errors
OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. – The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event Alert in April advising further research into the issue of preventing pediatric medication errors. Read more+
CIGNA to adjust hospital reimbursement policy
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – Insurance giant CIGNA HealthCare is the latest group to establish a policy to cease payments for so-called “never events” and avoidable hospital conditions. Read more+
OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. – The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event Alert in April advising further research into the issue of preventing pediatric medication errors. Read more+
CIGNA to adjust hospital reimbursement policy
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – Insurance giant CIGNA HealthCare is the latest group to establish a policy to cease payments for so-called “never events” and avoidable hospital conditions. Read more+
Looking back at Congress 2008
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New partnerships, lively education and strong positions on workplace safety announced at AORN's 55th Congress in Anaheim, Calif., in April. Read more+ |
Community News
| From Headquarters From the Board |
 ANA strikes deal to offer ANA affiliate membershipsAll about the online AORN Connections Message from Mary Jo Steiert Past President AORN Board of Directors |
| Members Making A Difference | Rod Hicks: On the cutting edge of patient safety |
 Specialty Assemblies |
Disaster: Is your ASC ready to respond?  |
 Advocacy |
Update on RN Circulator legislation |
 Events |
Calendar |
In Focus
Experts suggest healthcare professionals understand the potential health benefits and the potential risk of infection that come with probiotic use. . . . Read more+
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