Learn the essential principles of draping a surgical field and the types of surgical drapes.
Understand how skin preparation of the surgical site helps reduce the potential for surgical site infections.
Learn the physiological and psychosocial aspects of the perioperative assessment.
Learn the most effective ways to optimize patient care practices through proper hand hygiene.
Learn the most effective ways to optimize patient care practices through proper hand hygiene.
Learn about various methods of hemostasis, the use of sponges and drains, and ways to prevent retained surgical items (RSIs).
Identify the essentials of cleaning the perioperative areas to provide a safe environment for both patients and healthcare workers.
Learn evidence-based practices for skin preps; types of prepping agents; prepping procedures; and documentation for common types of surgery.
Learn how to apply safety principles specific to care of patient in the surgical suite.
Identify how to protect both patients and healthcare workers during radiological procedures in the surgical setting.
Identify the concepts of sterile technique and their application to clinical perioperative practice.
Understand professionalism, accountability, ethical behavior, and legal and risk management topics.
Acquire essential knowledge on environmental cleaning in the surgical setting to help minimize exposure to infectious organisms.
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A recent study showed that 42.8% of sharps injuries occurred in the perioperative setting. In this recorded webinar, perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.
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This webinar introduces microlearning for surgical teams, highlighting formats, real-world applications, and its role in boosting competency, retention, and just-in-time education through research and expert insights.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Design and Maintenance: Guideline Update for 2024
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Discover key updates in the revised Transmission-based Precautions Guideline. This webinar provides guidance for perioperative teams about necessary precautions to protect patients and personnel from transmission of potentially infectious agents.
On the morning of November 30, 2018, an earthquake occurred in Alaska, which is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Join this webinar to learn how one OR team was prepared for this emergency and performed admirably to deliver safe patient care.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline Update: Transmission-Based Precautions 2019.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Surgical Smoke Safety: Guideline Update 2021.
