Learn how to prepare for, recognize, and treat various obstetric emergencies that may arise during pregnancy.
Introduces the perioperative registered nurse (RN) to the elements of a culture of safety and the effect of human factors on delivery of care.
Learn about various methods of hemostasis, the use of sponges and drains, and ways to prevent retained surgical items (RSIs).
Identify the characteristics of malignant hyperthermia (MH) and the guidelines for treatment.
Learn the most effective ways to optimize patient care practices through proper hand hygiene.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the most effective ways to optimize patient care practices through proper hand hygiene.
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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.
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.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Surgical Smoke Safety: Guideline Update 2021.
Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Instrument Care and Cleaning: Guideline Update 2021.
Learn about the events leading to a hospital fire evacuation, evacuation of patients and staff, and reopening the hospital focusing on surgical processes. Join this webinar as one surgical team shares its experiences including what was done well and what will be done differently in future.
The purpose of this presentation is to increase nursing knowledge related to the importance of supporting a second victim.
