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The hidden risks of perioperative hypoxia are more common than many surgical teams anticipate. Risk factors like moderate obesity or undiagnosed sleep apnea can go unnoticed until surgery, when they become critical red flags.

Explore 5 practical strategies to build a people-first culture in the OR, including hiring for engagement, fostering psychological safety, and leading with trust. These leadership approaches help perioperative teams feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

Discover how AORN supports perioperative leaders in navigating accreditation standards, maintaining compliance, and ensuring staff competency. Explore key challenges and tools like Periop 101, eGuidelines Plus, and the CineMed Video Library.

Maintaining the sterility of surgical instruments is paramount to preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. AORN's updated guideline on packaging for sterilization provides crucial guidance for perioperative teams, addressing key concerns and promoting best practices for selecting, using, and maintaining packaging systems.

When a leadership gap emerged, one perioperative team took action by creating a structured succession planning program to grow future nurse leaders. Their approach includes four key steps: identifying high-potential staff, developing individual learning plans, prioritizing mentorship, and setting clear leadership expectations.

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AORN represents the interests of more than 200,000 perioperative nurses by providing evidence-based research, nursing education, standards, and practice resources to enable optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.

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