Periop Today Newsletter

As ASCs tackle more complex cases, anesthesia providers must be prepared for difficult and often unanticipated issues.

3 New AORN Fellows to Be Honored. AORN recognizes members for their dedication and achievements.

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There are now 11 states with surgical smoke laws on the books. Since 2019, AORN members in New Jersey have been working to get surgical smoke evacuation legislation enacted, and their efforts came to fruition on Monday, March 13, when Governor Murphy signed A356/S732 into law.

Protect staff from hazardous medication exposures, prevent patient injury or death caused by contaminated compounded meds, and consider use of safer technology. Get an inside look at three major medication safety risks threatening surgical staff and patients and specific evidence-based recommendations for periop staff.

Updated AORN Guideline for Prevention of VTEs focuses on preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from forming within the legs during or after surgery. All perioperative nurses need to be aware of these updates as patient safety is paramount.

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Nearly a year after the landmark case, providers discuss how nurses fear the criminalization of medical mistakes. A panel of providers discuss a profession in peril, shared accountability and the future of ‘Just Culture.’