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Use Time Out 2023 on June 14 to pause and improve commonly reported risks that impact safety, suggests Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS, Joint Commission Chief Patient Safety Officer and Medical Director.

According to The Joint Commission, a major contributing factor leading to wrong surgeries is a lack of sufficient Time-Out procedures. National Time Out Day reminds surgical teams to reevaluate critical preop communications to prevent wrong surgeries and adverse events. Explore the latest evidence on best practices for Time Out and find resources to improve team communication in surgery.

The events of the past year have put inequities in healthcare under the microscope.

In this week's Periop Life blog, a nurse investigator shares her findings to help leaders address their retention challenges.

Few things in the OR can drop your stomach like the words “Code Blue.” Each code blue comes with its own set of challenges. Use these tips to optimize team response when the call is made.

Learn how perioperative nurses can play a crucial role in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. Discover the challenges of infection prevention in the operating room, factors that interfere with wound healing, and effective nursing interventions. Explore the latest AORN Guidelines and register for an upcoming workshop to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Understand the risks of retained surgical items (RSIs) and learn how AORN guidelines can help prevent them. Discover best practices for counting, team communication, technology integration, and education to ensure patient safety in the operating room.

Test your knowledge of basic surgical instruments.

Do you know the elements of the informed consent process and your role in the process?

AORN’s DEI Chapter Project united 14 chapters, aiding 1,500 people with school supplies, coats, food, and more.

The 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, the premier event for perioperative nurses and the entire surgical team, takes place April 5-8, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective February 10.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) announces the launch of the AORN Center of Excellence (COE) in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) award program.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, Dr. Louise Grant shares her top strategies for overcoming distractions and ensuring your team stays connected—even in the busiest operating rooms.

AORN has lowered annual membership dues from $170 to $125—over a 26% reduction—while keeping full benefits intact

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.

The updated 2025 AORN Guideline for Transmission-Based Precautions incorporates lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to provide risk-based strategies for managing contact, droplet, and airborne infections.

Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.

Becoming a nurse in the OR is a big step! It's exciting, but it's also normal to feel stressed or anxious as you get used to this new environment.