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Emotional intelligence is key to improving communication, reducing toxicity, and fostering teamwork in the perioperative setting. Discover practical strategies like the TIPP technique to help nurses manage emotions and resolve conflict more effectively.

Discover the latest AORN recommendations for surgical attire, focusing on minimizing surgical site infections by managing contamination from lanyards, personal devices, and proper OR clothing practices.

Practical strategies debunk myths about OR sustainability, offering cost-effective ways to reduce waste, improve recycling, and promote environmental stewardship.

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.

Competency gaps in infection control, positioning, and sterilization can lead to serious complications and accreditation risks. Learn how AORN training helps boost safety, compliance, and reimbursement success.

Sterilization is the cornerstone of infection prevention in the perioperative setting. AORN's newly updated guideline on sterilization provides crucial guidance for perioperative teams, addressing emerging challenges and reinforcing best practices.

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.

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