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Learn five proven strategies for creating an effective perioperative mentorship program—built to support novice and experienced clinicians alike. From gathering frontline feedback to fostering psychological safety, learn what it really takes to sustain mentoring in the OR.

Sterile technique is a foundation of perioperative practice to safeguard patients against surgical site infections. AORN’s Guideline for Sterile Technique provides evidence-based recommendations for maintaining asepsis throughout every phase of a procedure.

Learn about AORN's updated sterile technique guidelines, focusing on air quality for SSI prevention. Discover key changes, implementation tips, and expert insights.

However you identify, there is the right place/right time depending on the individual and circumstances.

You’ll need to assess equipment needs, evaluate new technology, and build a strong business case. Learn important how-to strategies from periop leaders who’ve been successful.

Periop 101, eGuidelines Plus, and AORN CineMed Videos deliver standardized, evidence-based perioperative training and real-time resources, enhancing OR efficiency, patient safety, and staff competency.

Many patients enter the OR already cold, leading to preventable complications. Prewarming in pre-op, optimizing warming device use, and improving staff education can enhance normothermia compliance, reducing surgical risks and improving recovery.

Taking small moments to recharge can make a big difference in a nurse’s day. Simple habits like a daily push-up challenge, yoga, music, or mindfulness can help relieve stress, boost energy, and promote well-being.

Improve surgical care with culturally competent practices for Asian patients. Learn four practical strategies to enhance communication, respect cultural preferences, and manage pain effectively in the OR.

The effort to pass mandatory surgical smoke evacuation legislation in statehouses across the U.S. continues in 2025 with the ultimate goal of removing toxic plume from the air of every OR in every state.

A surgical safety checklist is a cornerstone of perioperative practice, fostering safety behaviors, improving team communication, and enhancing risk awareness.

Test your knowledge about sterile technique with this acrostic puzzle.

Intraoperative hypothermia can increase bleeding, infection risk, and recovery time, yet it’s often overlooked. Proactive temperature management—starting with prewarming, using multimodal warming methods, and addressing OR cooling factors—ensures better patient outcomes.

In the January issue of Periop Leader, a feature article provided Part One of the webinar, “Perioperative Staffing and Productivity.” In this issue, Part Two wraps up what you need to know to develop your budget in these areas.

In the recent Leader Exchange webinar that was presented by the AORN Center for Perioperative Leadership, a multi-disciplinary panel discussed their work to optimize their ORs. In the meantime, here are some quick tips that were provided by the panel experts from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

A siloed perioperative team can lead to inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and staffing challenges—especially when vacancies stretch teams thin. Cross-training can break down barriers, strengthen teamwork, and create a more adaptable, resilient periop team.

This Periop Portrait highlights how humor can lighten the mood in high-pressure environments. That one moment of shared laughter diffused the stress and brought our team closer together. Even in the intensity of surgical cases, those small, funny moments can make all the difference.

In this week’s Periop Life, Dr. Michael Rempel, DNP, RN, CNOR, shares six actionable strategies to help you support their transition into practice.