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The Golden Opportunity in CMS’ Sweeping Mandate for ASCs
Starting in 2025, all Medicare-certified ASCs must participate in the OAS CAHPS survey or face losing their Annual Payment Update. Though it may seem like a burden, this survey offers valuable benefits, including insightful patient feedback, opportunities for quality improvement, enhanced communication, and benchmarking against similar centers. Embracing OAS CAHPS can lead to better patient care and satisfaction.
Updated AORN Guideline for Manual High-Level Disinfection
The 2024 update to AORN's Manual High-Level Disinfection Guideline includes enhanced handover communication, cleaning verification testing, and drying techniques to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare workers. Stay current with this webinar.
Cardiothoracic Instrumentation
Whether you're new to the OR or an experienced periop RN, it's good practice to stay current on instruments needed for specific procedures. Review instruments used in coronary artery bypass grafting, valve and aorta surgeries, and other surgeries where access to the heart is needed.
3 Things We Learned When implementing a New Periop 101 Program
Perioperative consultant to the Army Surgeon General, Christopher Stucky, breaks down an award-winning project aimed at equipping these nurses with scrub and circulating skills to safely—and confidently—handle cesarean surgery.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for the OR Leader
Watch Hank Balch, co-founder of Healthcare HQ, as he shares what he presented at this year's AORN Leadership Summit as part of the 2024 AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo. Balch explores the transformative power of AI in perioperative settings.
Suture Needle Basics
The surgeon will choose suture needles based on the procedure type, location of the surgical incision, and tissue type.
Visual Guide on a Critical Perioperative Process
Surgical positioning can be an undervalued task for all staff. They can and do perform this task several times throughout the day and but can lapse into autopilot mode. Review this photo essay to stay fresh on this critical protocol.
Together We Rise
President Nakeisha Tolliver laid out her goals focusing on several key initiatives that underscore our dedication to nursing excellence through education, inclusivity, and professional development.
Cannabis & Your Perioperative Patient
During the 2024 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, Barbara Nalley, MSN, RN, NP-C, ANP-BC, CNOR, RNFA helped equip OR nurses with the awareness they need to safely care for cannabis users.
How to Get Your Best Sleep to Stay Sharp & Healthy
Sleep: Your #1 Health Hack: Wellness expert Dr. Jo® shares seven ways to get your best night’s rest to sustain health and wellbeing while also reducing weight gain, diabetes risk and brain fog.
AORN News March 2024
Hundreds of members gathered Monday for the AORN Congress 2nd Forum open discussion, where members are invited to discuss any topic at the microphones.
AORN Congress – 2024 House of Delegates
AORN President Elizabeth Pincus MSN, MBA, RN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CNOR, wrapped up her year-long term of office at the House of Delegates Tuesday, praising the Board of Directors for “positioning our association for continued growth and success.”
Congress 2024: Second Forum
Hundreds of members gathered Monday for the AORN Congress 2nd Forum open discussion, where members are invited to discuss any topic at the microphones.
Congress 2024: First Forum Launches Business Sessions for Congress
AORN members kicked off the 2024 Congress on Sunday with a boisterous roll call by delegates of each state and four international countries.
Busy Year for Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislation
Virginia Smoke Evacuation Legislation headed to Governor Youngkin.
Crossword: Venous Thromboembolism
Test your knowledge about venous thromboembolism with this crossword puzzle.
How to Become a Surgical Nurse
Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in perioperative nursing? If you'd like a specialty that is exciting, high-tech, and fast-paced – surgical
5 Ways to Create a Safer ASC for LGBTQIA+ Patients and Staff
Research shows that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are more likely to encounter discrimination in healthcare. Heather Kuykendall, DNP, RN, wanted to change this in her ASC, and she succeeded. Read how she did in this week’s Periop Life blog.
AORN Expo Insider: Top 20 Tips
To help you navigate your first Expo with confidence, one nurse put together a top 20 list of things to remember as you plan your trip and as you make your way through this exciting perioperative event.
The Black Angels: Using Our Past to Empower Our Future
The perseverance and commitment to duty of the Black Angels highlights them as trailblazers that paved the way for African American nurses and leaders.