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AORN has initiated development of an electronic standardized perioperative record referred to as the Standardized Perioperative Record (SPR). The SPR is not intended to replace current perioperative information and documentation systems, but will be designed to be incorporated into existing software. The SPR will incorporate AORN's standardized nursing vocabulary, the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS), and align with clinical standards, accreditation specifications, and regulatory requirements to promote ongoing compliance and consistent patient care.

Standardized, evidence-based data derived from SPR documentation will be gathered into a secure national data repository. This data repository will support benchmarking activities across settings and institutions and will enable OR health care professionals to measure outcomes and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care. AORN will partner with leading vendors of information systems to incorporate the SPR into existing software. For more information, please view the Fact Sheet and Press Release.

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