Periop Today Newsletter

A surgical safety checklist is a cornerstone of perioperative practice, fostering safety behaviors, improving team communication, and enhancing risk awareness.

Discover AORN's guidelines for surgical attire in the operating room. Learn how to choose appropriate clothing, head coverings, and footwear to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. This guide covers best practices for perioperative personnel, including proper attire for visitors and recommendations for cleaning personal devices.

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Discover key insights on patient skin antisepsis for periop nurses to reduce SSI risk, including site prep, decolonization, and antiseptic selection.

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Highly reliable data collection processes are necessary not only to chronicle a patient’s response to nursing interventions and clinical improvement of the patient, but also to demonstrate the healthcare organization’s progress in and dedication to improving outcomes.

An update published in the 2022 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to prevent pressure injuries.