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Are you compliant? Avoid Joint Commission’s three most common and costly citations with expert tips from Joint Commission's Lisa DiBlasi Moorehead.

Taking responsibility for an entire service line can be a daunting endeavor. This article provides eight tips for perioperative nurses to set themselves up for success as a service line lead.

Test your knowledge about local anesthetic systemic toxicity with this five-question quiz.

Rising labor costs, tariffs, and shifting reimbursements are straining healthcare systems, making it harder to sustain costly inpatient care.

Preventing physical injury on the job is a leader's responsibility, whether you are leading 300 FTEs, or precepting one new nurse.

Leaders can take an active role in scaling AI to perioperative care.

Use these insights to stay ahead of payor practice changes and reduce your risk for an audit.

Learn how VP Dio Sumagaysay implemented a cloud-based AI/ML solution across 53 ORs.

Small perioperative teams in rural settings are proving that lean staffing doesn’t limit success. With flexible roles, clear communication, shared ownership, and smart resource use, rural OR nurses are finding new ways to grow case volume, strengthen safety, and deliver high-quality surgical care.

The updated 2026 AORN Guideline for Instrument Cleaning introduces several new and updated recommendations, including enhanced PPE, borescope inspections, cooling devices for decontamination staff, cleaning verification, perfusion technology for lumened instruments, and protocols for delayed processing. Find key takeaways that strengthen safety and standardization in the perioperative settings.

Three States Hold Hearings on Surgical Smoke in October.

Reflecting on the journey of a Periop 101 nursing cohort, this article highlights the transformation from novice to confident perioperative nurses, emphasizing the role of leadership and teaching strategies in fostering professional growth and resilience.

Robotic-assisted surgery demands precision and teamwork. Discover five practical strategies to help perioperative teams strengthen communication, build confidence, and improve patient safety in the robotic OR.

Join leading orthopedic experts at the Southeast Reconstruction Summit in Atlanta on November 22. Experience live surgeries, interactive case discussions, and the latest in hip and knee technology, while connecting with peers and taking home practical strategies to enhance surgical care.

Late first-case starts in surgery spike stress, costs, and cancellations—see how one ASC reversed the trend with Lean Six Sigma, improving on-time starts from 30% to 79% in 12 months.

Infection prevention remains a cornerstone of patient safety, but many ambulatory surgery centers still fall short of meeting standards. From outdated policies to weak surveillance systems, this blog highlights the most common deficiencies found in AAAHC surveys and offers actionable steps for improvement.

Explore six cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing perioperative nursing, from AI-powered decision support to virtual reality training. Discover how these innovations enhance patient care, improve workflows, and support nurse education.

Local-only anesthesia carries unique risks, including the potential for systemic toxicity, so it’s vital for perioperative nurses to have a clear, patient-centered plan. Learn five evidence-based tips to collaborate with the surgical team, calculate safe doses, reduce patient anxiety, educate patients, and prepare for adverse reactions.

Resources may be strained, but this is a time for resourcefulness and teamwork.