Periop Community News 9/13/23

NEW EDUCATION: STERILE PROCESSING
Oct. 5, 1pm – 3pm ET: Join AAMI and AORN for a 2-hour live online training for Sterile Processing for teams and leaders. Learn how to implement recommendations from the new AAMI standard ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 – “Water for the processing of medical devices.” AORN Members: use discount code “AORN1023” for 10% off. Register today »

AORN FOUNDATION: 2024 PHILANTHROPIST AWARD
Know a nurse who donates their time, talent, and direct financial support to the AORN Foundation and in their community? Help recognize them at the AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo in Nashville. Nominate a deserving colleague »

AORN EXPO: CHANCE TO WIN FREE REGISTRATION
How are youmaking your mark as a periop professional? Tell us and let your creativity shine! Share your personal testimony, original music, dance, photography, or spoken word. You could win! Share today »

SURGICAL SMOKE-FREE UPDATE
Missouri is the 14th state to go surgical smoke-free. See details »

INAGURAL PERIOPERATIVE NURSING RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Join AORN live online Nov. 2 & 3, 10am – 2pm ET both days. Nurses are advancing perioperative practice through research. Learn how you can do your own project and hear from colleagues about their project findings. No cost to participate. Learn more »