New RP for Selection and Use of Packaging Systems for Sterilization Now Open for Comment

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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) invites individuals to comment on the new Recommended Practices for Selection and Use of Packaging Systems for Sterilization from now through Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

These recommended practices provide guidance to perioperative personnel for evaluating, selecting, and using packaging systems and for packaging the items to be sterilized and subsequently used in the perioperative setting.
 
To comment on the new Recommended Practices for  Selection and Use of Packaging Systems for Sterilization, CLICK HERE.

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