of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and do your best to answer the five things wrong withÂ an illustration relating to surgical attire. By getting the most answers correct, you will be entered into the drawing to win a five-night hotel stay in New Orleans during the week of AORN Congress, March 24-29, 2012. 

Accommodations for the winner will be at the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center and will include both room and taxes. This prize is valued at more than $1,300 so don't miss out on this incredible offer. 

Personal Protective Equipment

personal protective equipment page offers written and video content on the proper use and—during the time of COVID-19 surges—reuse of PPE, including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, goggles, and more. What are the proper donning and doffing methods? How long can PPE be extended? How are these items decontaminated? What comprises proper fit testing? Our experts will tell you.

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Operating Room

 operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures. 

Win a Free Hotel Stay at AORN Congress in New Surgical Attire Contest