The 2015 edition of AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, formerly called AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, has had a slight name change and STAT!Ref has it available now.
An essential resource for both patient and worker safety where invasive procedures are performed, this new edition features:
- Prevention of Transmissible Infections
- Safe Environment of Care
- Sterile Technique
- Sterilization
New, evidence-rated Recommended Practices in 2014:
- Care of Patients Undergoing Pneumatic Tourniquet-assisted Procedures
- Environmental Cleaning
- Selection and Use of Packaging Systems for Sterilization
- Sharps Safety
Ambulatory supplements are available for:
- Medication Safety
- Prevention of Retained Surgical Items
- Prevention of Transmissible Infections
- Reducing Radiological Exposure
- Safe Environment of Care
- Specimen Care and Handling
- Surgical Tissue Banking
Written especially for nurses engaged in perioperative practice in all clinical settings, this resource is also useful for anyone responsible for oversight, including administrators of perioperative centers or practice areas. The members of the Recommended Practices Committee and Perioperative Nursing Specialists who reviewed and developed these standards are all experts in this area.
Those subscribers that have this resource please note that it can be found in the same place on the STAT!Ref table of contents and you will see the new content and name change in your subscription automatically.
To talk to a STAT!Ref Team Member about this new edition, or others within the disciplines of Nursing or Surgery, please feel free to call 800-901-5494 or fill out this form today.
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