Periop Today Newsletter

Surgical time outs are more than a routine pause before a procedure. They are one of the last opportunities for the perioperative team to confirm critical details, align on the surgical plan, and address discrepancies before surgery begins.

You care, lead, and inspire—every shift, every patient. This week is all about celebrating you, and AORN is here to show our gratitude with several resources to help you and your colleagues in your practice.

Wrong-site marking errors don’t start with the marker—they start with small mismatches that slip through busy handoffs. This fast, practical read gives you the checks, scripts, and "sterile cockpit" habits that help teams catch discrepancies early and protect every patient, every case.

Get evidence-based answers to five common retained surgical items questions, based on guidance from the AORN Nurse Consult Line and AORN Guidelines.

In this Q&A, AORN expert Julie Cahn answers four common scenarios, offering practical, evidence-based guidance aligned with the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice.

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.

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

AORN members approved new position statements on Care of the Transgender or Gender-Diverse Patient and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Perioperative Environment.