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Perioperative

Surgeons Cut Whipple Procedure Wound Infections in Half with New Measures

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital surgeons found that a carefully-selected surgical care check list of 12 measures reduced Whipple procedure wound infections by nearly 50 percent. Smoking cessation at least two weeks prior to surgery, gown and glove change prior to skin ...More
October 26, 2011
Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens
Perioperative Sharps Safety Requires Teamwork, Education

While clinical activities on hospital floors such as injections or starting IVs pose the constant threat of percutaneous injuries, nowhere is the danger more real than in the fast-paced operating room environment. Knowing this, the Association of periOperative Registered ...More
April 15, 2011
Posted in Articles
Ask the Experts: Perioperative Nursing

ICT invited perioperative experts to share their perspectives on key issues. ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in Galleries
OR Nurses Ask for Time Out to Reduce Surgical Errors

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is drawing on its ability to influence patient safety practices in the OR with the national launch of a “Time Out Commitment” campaign. The new year-round campaign begins on National Time Out Day, June ...More
June 11, 2010
Posted in News
AORN and 3M Announce Perioperative Hand Hygiene Champions

As National Nurses Week honors the contributions of nursing professionals around the world, 3M and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) today announced the professionals who were selected as Perioperative Hand Hygiene Champions. This select ...More
May 6, 2010
Posted in News
Spend the System 1 Transition Time Wisely, Experts Advise

For an update on the System 1 situation since this article went to press in the May issue of ICT, CLICK HERE.Hospitals are scrambling to transition away from the STERIS System 1 processor (SS1) to legally marketed alternatives, as mandated by the Food and Drug ...More
April 26, 2010
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
AORN and 3M Accepting Submissions for Perioperative Hand Hygiene Champions Award

As an extension of the well -received “It’s In Your Hands” Campaign to recognize the contribution of perioperative professionals who adhere to good hand hygiene practices, 3M and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) today announced the ...More
March 25, 2010
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
3M and AORN Announce Billings Clinic Winner of ''It's in Your Hands'' Hand Hygiene YouTube Video Contest

With a video featuring healthcare professionals demonstrating hand hygiene practices while singing a version of the Hokey Pokey, Billings Clinic of Billings, Mont., was named the winner of the "It's in Your Hands" YouTube video contest, sponsored by 3M and the Association ...More
March 17, 2010
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
AORN Recommending Facility Laundering of Surgical Attire

In a session held at the 57th annual AORN Congress today, Melanie Braswell, a member of AORN's recommended practices review committee, introduced the 10 recommendations AORN is making regarding surgical attire, updated from the previous seven recommendations. ...More
March 15, 2010
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, PPE & Standard Precautions
AORN Opens Surgical Attire Recommended Practice for Public Comment

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses announces that its "Recommended Practices for Surgical Attire" is open for public comment through April 11, 2010. For more information, CLICK HERE. ...More
March 3, 2010
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions