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Keeping surgical patients safe is the top concern of perioperative nurses. Each month, join AORN’s periop-specific podcast, Periop Talk, for Q&As with AORN Guideline for Perioperative Practice nurse authors and discussions with industry thought leaders to interviews with frontline OR nurses, we strive to make surgery safer by discussing today’s top perioperative topics.
Caring for kids in the operating room can be difficult. They're often scared and anxious, and their caregivers are too. But knowing a kid's age and using the right words can make a big difference.
This episode of Periop Talk explores how kids think and feel at different ages. It also gives tips on how to talk to them and their caregivers. By tailoring the communication style, periop nurses can help kids feel safe and comfortable, and provide their caregivers peace of mind.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
How perioperative nurses can create an inclusive environment for transgender and gender diverse patients
Providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients is a cornerstone of perioperative nursing. Creating an inclusive environment for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients is essential for delivering optimal care.
Respecting Patient Identity: Names and Pronouns
- Consistent Usage: Ensure that the patient's pronouns and chosen name are used consistently throughout the perioperative journey, from pre-operative assessment to post-operative care.
- Documentation: Document the patient's pronouns and preferred name in the electronic medical record (EMR) and on identification bands.
- Communication: Encourage open communication among staff members to ensure everyone is using the correct name and pronouns.
Addressing Patient Concerns and Anxiety
- Active Listening: Create a safe space for patients to express their concerns and fears.
- Empathy and Support: Offer emotional support and reassurance throughout the perioperative process.
- Education: Provide information about the surgical procedure and post-operative care in a clear and understandable manner.
Understanding Physiological Differences
- Organ Inventory: Conduct a thorough organ inventory to accurately assess patient needs and avoid unnecessary procedures.
- Pain Management: Consider the patient's pain management preferences and any previous experiences with pain medication.
Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Staff Education: Provide ongoing education and training on transgender and gender-diverse health to create a knowledgeable and supportive staff.
- Inclusive Language: Use inclusive language and avoid making assumptions about a patient's gender identity.
- Privacy and Dignity: Respect patient privacy and dignity during all aspects of care, including examination, gowning, positioning, and exposure of the body.
Collaboration and Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other specialists to coordinate care for TGD patients.
- Advocacy: Advocate for policies and procedures that support the needs of TGD patients within your organization.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
The 2023 update to the AORN Minimally Invasive Surgery Guideline introduced significant changes to enhance patient safety and improve perioperative care. Here are some of the key highlights:
Preoperative Assessment
Enhanced patient assessment: The guideline emphasizes a more comprehensive preoperative assessment to identify potential risks and complications associated with minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
Fluid deficit thresholds: New recommendations focus on determining patient-specific maximum hysteroscopic fluid deficit thresholds to prevent complications.
Collaboration and Communication
Team-based approach: The updated guideline promotes a collaborative approach among perioperative team members to improve communication and efficiency.
Robotic-assisted procedures: Specific recommendations address communication and workflow processes for robotic-assisted procedures.
Emergency preparedness: The guideline includes guidance on preparing for potential conversions to open procedures and other emergencies.
Safety and Technology
MRI safety: New recommendations focus on MRI safety for patients undergoing MIS procedures.
Flexible endoscopes: Updated recommendations address the sterilization and handling of flexible endoscopes to reduce the risk of infection.
Robotics and technology: The guideline incorporates advancements in robotics and other technologies to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Purchase the guideline book at https://info.aorn.org/2024-guidelines-for-perioperative-practice-book-sale.html.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
New updates to the VTE guidelines empower nurses to take a more proactive role in preventing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) or blood clots. This includes the ability to initiate preventive measures, such as applying compression stockings or using inflatable leg sleeves, at an earlier stage when a patient is suspected to be at high risk.
The revised guidelines emphasize the crucial role of thorough risk assessment. Nurses should not only evaluate a patient's susceptibility to VTE formation but also consider their risk of bleeding complications. To ensure effective implementation, the guidelines come with a comprehensive toolkit for nurses. These tools include resources for risk assessment and selecting the most suitable preventative measures for each individual patient.
The updated guidelines also recognize the significant contribution of perioperative nurses in preventing VTE. These nurses can play a vital role by educating patients about the importance of early mobilization after surgery. Encouraging patients to involve their families in the recovery process can further enhance successful outcomes.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
Burnout in Perioperative Nursing: Key Takeaways from the Video
This conversation between Jake Runion, sr. manager of AORN’s Center for Perioperative Leadership and Tammy Hanks, Perioperative Practice Specialist at AORN, highlights the critical issue of burnout among perioperative nurses. Here are the key takeaways:
High Burnout Rates: The vacancy rate for OR nurses is at 16%, with a significant portion leaving within their first year. This is causing delays and cancellations in surgeries.
Factors Contributing to Burnout:
- Unpredictable Schedules: OR nurses often have fluctuating schedules, making it difficult to plan personal lives.
- Lack of Staffing: Understaffing creates a heavy workload and pressure on existing nurses.
- Stressful Work Environment: The fast-paced and demanding nature of the OR can contribute to stress.
- Poor Onboarding: Inadequate mentorship and training for new nurses can lead to feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.
Solutions for Reducing Burnout:
- Flexible Scheduling: Facilities should explore options for flexible schedules to accommodate work-life balance for nurses.
- Creative Staffing Solutions: This could involve utilizing retired nurses for specific tasks, or collaborating with nursing schools to develop strong perioperative pipelines.
- Strong Preceptor Programs: Invest in training preceptors on how to effectively guide and support new nurses.
- Leadership that Listens: Nurse leaders need to actively listen to staff concerns and involve them in finding solutions to staffing challenges.
- Opportunities for Growth: Providing opportunities for professional development can help nurses feel valued and engaged in their careers.
Long-Term Impact: The current trends of burnout and high turnover rates can discourage new nurses from entering the perioperative field, potentially creating a nursing shortage in the future.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
Safe patient handling is crucial for perioperative nurses as it protects both themselves and their patients. According to the CDC, manual patient handling is the leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among healthcare workers. The updated AORN Guideline for Safe Patient Handling and Movement offers evidence-based practices to minimize these risks by promoting the use of ergonomic tools and proper lifting techniques, ultimately creating a safer environment for both nurses and patients.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
Perioperative nurses are known for their exceptional advocacy strength, often protecting patients from harm in the most vulnerable situations. But when it comes to advocacy, how good are you at advocating for yourself? A recent article indicated that, among 34% of nurses who wanted to quit their jobs, 52% said they were dissatisfied with their salary. So, it is important to think about how you would negotiate a salary increase or promotion.
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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our vlog and podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
Watch us at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube
Clear Communication for Better Care: A Guide to Team Dynamics in the OR
For perioperative nurses, effective teamwork is crucial for patient safety.
Building a Culture of Safety
A strong foundation for good communication is a culture of safety. This means every team member feels empowered to speak up about concerns and errors without fear of blame. Here's how to foster this culture:
- Open Communication: Encourage honest and respectful communication.
- Error Reporting: Make it safe to report errors and near misses so the team can learn and improve.
- Shared Goals: Establish clear patient safety goals and hold everyone accountable.
- Teamwork: Promote a collaborative and supportive environment.
Streamlining Communication Processes
Structured communication processes minimize misunderstandings and ensure all team members are on the same page. Here are some key practices:
- Standardized Hand-offs: Use a clear and consistent method for transferring patient care between team members and departments.
- Team Briefings: Conduct pre-surgical briefings to discuss the procedure, patient information, and any potential concerns.
- Site Marking: Clearly mark the surgical site before the procedure to avoid errors.
- Time-Outs: Pause before every surgery to verify the correct patient, site, and procedure.
- Surgical Safety Checklists: Use a standardized checklist to ensure all critical steps are completed during surgery.
- Debriefings: Conduct a structured debriefing after surgery to discuss the case and identify areas for improvement.
Education is Key
Ongoing education is essential for maintaining effective communication skills. This includes training on:
- Teamwork and Communication Techniques
- Use of Surgical Safety Checklists
- Strategies for a Culture of Safety
By implementing these practices, perioperative nurses can significantly enhance communication within the OR, leading to better patient outcomes and a stronger team dynamic.
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Still in crisis mode from the pandemic and its aftermath, many nurses are feeling tired and somewhat disgruntled, and may be looking for greener pastures.
However, the journey toward “greener grass” can begin without hopping the fence, suggests Jill Graham, BSN, RN.
As a surgical services co-educator (and her team’s unofficial counselor and mediator), Graham made it her mission to foster a less toxic culture in nursing, starting with her own practice.
She realized that “culture healing will not happen until we as individuals choose something different and commit to making a difference in our little bubble of culture.”
She gave us four excellent ways nurses can make basic changes in mindset that can ignite and spread a culture of healing.
- Don’t Add to Negativity
Repeatedly bringing up a colleague's mistake doesn't make anyone feel good. When you choose not to dwell on a colleague's mistake, you are respecting their humanity. If there is a conversation that needs to happen to process an event, go privately to a trusted coworker, but be careful not to let it degenerate into a bashing session. Instead, focus on finding solutions.
- Shut Down the Racetrack
We often let our mistakes play over and over in our head or engage in the same disheartening interactions with coworkers. Make a conscious choice to stop dwelling on it. To do this, acknowledge how the situation makes you feel, determine to have a conversation (if needed), and then move on. Ultimately, avoid defining your coworkers, or yourself, by their mistakes.
- Recognize Things Aren’t All Bad
Culture only begins to heal when we objectively see the truth of what is happening. Even on a 'bad' day, there are many things to be grateful for: coworkers, camaraderie, positive patient outcomes, your abilities, and technology, among others. When you frame your day differently, you genuinely start to feel better and lighter.
- Just Smile
Research shows that simply smiling can bring your mood up as well as those around you. It may feel fake (especially behind a mask), but there is always something to smile about. The more you focus on being the positive change agent, the more you will see positivity.
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In this episode of Periop Talk AORN gives a sneak preview into the new High-Level Disinfection Guideline and how these key changes will impact your daily practice. Perioperative nurses play a vital role in the disinfection process:
- Enhanced communication: Ensuring seamless handoff of devices to decontamination with details about pre-treatment and device condition.
- Verification before disinfection: Introducing a crucial step - cleaning verification testing with magnification and the use of borescopes for a deeper look.
- The importance of drying: We'll explore new research highlighting the importance of thorough drying for all lumens of instruments and scopes before storage.
Perioperative nurses are key players in upholding aseptic technique and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical journey. Their role in high-level disinfection contributes significantly to preventing infections and promoting positive patient outcomes.
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The opportunity to start fresh in a different department is a gift. Once you are there, take advantage of everything and everyone. Staff are designated to help teach you the art and science of their practice, so be physically, mentally, and emotionally present to absorb every bit of it. Understand that there are many ways to accomplish the same task and be open to a new way. Keep the best of what you learn and add it to your toolbox. Start to build your own practice with the help of others. Remember that every unit is full of various personalities and styles. They each contribute to the uniqueness of the department and should enhance, rather than inhibit, your growth. Sidebar 1 provides tips for transitioning from an expert to a novice nurse.
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This updated Guideline for Safe Environment of Care provides new and revised recommendations on developing fire safety plans, performing fire risk assessments, fire safety training, establishing latex safety programs and chemical safety plans, among others. The purpose of this guideline is to maintain a safe environment of care for perioperative patients and personnel and prevent injuries or harm by mitigating the risks associated with all the topics covered within this guideline. This episode of Periop Talk features guideline author Renae Wright, perioperative practice specialist at AORN, and Lisa Spruce, sr. director of evidence based perioperative practice at AORN.
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At the foundation of any clinical relationship is trust: trust between clinicians and patients, trust among the interprofessional team members, and trust between a new hire and the preceptor. Building a trusting relationship between the new hire and preceptor takes time, but there are some things that a preceptor can do to develop the trusting relationship.
Be Explicit About Expectations
Expectations within nursing practice are often divided into two buckets: the written competency-based activities and the unwritten rules of practice. Quite different from nursing school curriculum, where grades are generated on very specific evaluation criteria, the OR requires new hires to integrate into the culture of daily practice that varies among services and surgeons. The idea that the same procedure can differ due to a surgeon’s preference for instruments is a concept with which new hires struggle.
Create Opportunities for Clinical Experiences
One of the most challenging aspects of precepting is entrusting clinical care to the new hire. Preceptors often find themselves in close proximity of the new hire because they cannot relinquish control of patient care, which presents challenges when the new hire is nearing the completion of the orientation period. Additionally, preceptors question whether or not the new hire is competent to practice independently and, therefore, can be entrusted with patient care.
Form an Environment of Feedback
New hires require feedback from their preceptors to correct behaviors and grow professionally. The preceptor should establish the frequency and format of feedback delivery, such as by summarizing feedback at the end of each shift, taking time to emphasize what went well and what needs improvement.
Create a Psychologically Safe Environment
Psychological safety, according to Edmundson and Lei, is the “perceptions of consequences of taking interpersonal risks in a particular context such as a workplace.”3 Psychological safety occurs when the orientee can anticipate how the preceptor gives feedback, responds to questions, and acts as a backup when the team asks specific questions regarding the procedure or care of the patient. Providing a structure for how feedback will be given and inviting the orientee to give feedback about the preceptor’s style of teaching can help create a psychologically safe environment, as can encouraging the orientee to ask questions in a place where others will not overhear the questions and make judgments about the orientee’s knowledge level. Another way for the preceptor to foster psychological safety is to stay close by the orientee, especially early in the orientation period, to help answer questions that team members may ask.
Take a look at written rules versus unwritten rules, action steps to develop clinical experiences, and download a feedback form at: https://www.aorn.org/the-stitch/article/building-trust-with-your-new-hire
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The physical design of the surgical suite should support safe patient care, efficient movement of patients and supplies, and workplace safety and security. The surgical suite includes the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care areas and support areas, including central and satellite sterile processing areas, administrative areas, waiting areas, and staff areas. In this episode of Periop Talk Lisa Spruce, sr. director of evidence based perioperative practice at AORN, and Erin Kyle, editor-in-chief, guidelines for perioperative practice at AORN. give periop nurses a preview of the Design and Maintenance Guidelines changes and talk about why they are so important.
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Surgical smoke is the by-product of using energy-generating devices (e.g., electrosurgery units, powered surgical instruments), and it is full of carcinogenic and mutagenic cells. AORN speaks with Scott Hantz, a firefighter and perioperative director of nursing at the Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, about the dangers of surgical smoke and how the AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation program and Go Clear Award is making the OR a safer, healthier place to work.
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What are the three biggest changes to the Guideline for Medication Safety? It all depends on your facility, but labeling, hazardous medication and antibiotic oversight were three issues that really stood out to guideline author Julie Cahn, sr. perioperative practice specialist at AORN. Medication errors are preventable but continue to occur despite regulations, governmental resources and oversight, recommendations from professional organizations, and accreditation body standards. Elimination of medication errors is important because these errors can cause patient harm, reduced patient confidence in the health care system, and increased costs.
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Traveling nurses are here to stay. Join AORN President Vangie Dennis and Board Member Becca Vortman for a conversation with a staff nurse and a traveling nurse about how changing your approach to periop team culture can help ease challenges created by staff shortages and improve satisfaction.
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What are the new assessment tools and how is technology helping us reduce surgical patient injuries? Hear about practice changes from the AORN Sr. Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice Lisa Spruce.
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AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Molly, a Millennial O.R. nurse-turned-clinical educator about how the “trophy generation” helped evolve perioperative teams - and the challenges and opportunities of a 5-generation workplace.
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What are the biggest pros and cons of working among 5 different generations today? AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Mary-Kate, a Gen Z periop nurse at a large New York hospital, about hurdles of being the youngest member of an OR team and challenging her generation’s stereotypes.
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AORN leaders, like perioperative nurses everywhere, agree food can be the highlight for celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week. Listen in as Board President Vangie Dennis, Vice President Darlene Murdock, and Board Director Megan Nolan share some additional ways to have fun, bond with colleagues, and connect with the community. Spoiler alert: they love the food, too!
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AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Wellstar Health System Assistant Vice President of Ethics, Advance Care Planning and Spiritual Health Jason Lesandrini MA, PhD(c), FACHE, HEC-C, LPEC about better preparing yourself to manage situations that go against the grain – from patient consent disputes to DNRs to unusual staffing ratios and more.
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Going “against the grain” of our patient care training during COVID-19 created moral injury in nurses. But a body of evidence proves that using very simple strategies will help you manage how your body reacts to stressors – and they are techniques available to everyone. AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO has a conversation with periop nurse and mind-body medicine practitioner Dr. Margaret Below PhD, RN, NE-BC about the small, deliberate, and fundamental steps you can do every day in the perioperative suite – and at home – that relax and calm your body, and the reasons why these techniques work.
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AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO and periop nurse and mind-body medicine practitioner Dr. Margaret Below PhD, RN, NE-BC talk about micro-episodes of joy, gratitude and other simple, proven steps that will change how your body reacts and how you feel. They challenge nurses to try these two small steps over two weeks and see how they help you feel better.
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The President’s Corner is a series of conversations between AORN President Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, and colleagues across the country about issues most important to AORN members and the perioperative community.
In Episode 1 “Nursing Uncharted – The Staffing Shortage” Vangie speaks with David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, past AORN President and Chief Nursing Officer of the University Hospitals at the University of Texas southwestern Medical Center in Dallas about what’s unique in today’s nursing shortage – and where do we go from here. Yes, shortages have been around in nursing for decades – but the pandemic has been a “great revealer” of deep-rooted issues that facilities need to address, from workplace violence to staffing flexibility. Hear ideas that are working today to change the staffing outlook. And hear why David is optimistic in the new generations of periop nurses.
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June is Pride Month and, to help raise awareness around inequities in healthcare, transmale Nik Unterkircher, MA, UX/UI, DEI Practitioner at AORN, talks candidly with Vice President of Nursing, Renae Battie’, MSN, RN, CNOR. They discuss common challenges transgender patients face in the binary world that will help nurses more fully understand patient anxiety, the potential for misdiagnosis, and small steps nurses can take to improve the transgender patient’s experience.
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The Joint Commission and AORN’s CEO Linda Groah discuss the challenges and solutions for an effective Time Out. Learn more.
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How do nurse leaders and their teams break through complex, chaotic, and broken systems – with widespread burnout – to transform their fast-paced hospitals and ASCs into sustainable caring cultures?
Join us for AORN’s Fireside Chat, a live conversation about solutions to the most-asked question from perioperative nurses and leaders today: How do we rebuild from compassion fatigue, moral distress, and exhaustion – and create a place for perioperative teams to thrive?
National nurse experts will discuss practical approaches that are helping meet the needs of five generations in the workforce, including Millennial and Gen-Z nurses who report that “wellbeing” is a top priority.
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Leveraging technology to prevent the devastating impacts from RSI on your patients – and your staff – is easier than you think. “It really does enhance your workflow. I can’t imagine NOT using it,” says Cleveland Clinic Director of Surgical Nursing Dena Salamon, MSN, RN. Hear how and why her system chose to use technology to support the OR team.
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Cleveland Clinic Director of Surgical Nursing Dena Salamon, MSN, RN speaks with AORN virtually about how her health system confronted and acted to prevent unintentionally retained surgical items across more than 50 ORs. Her advice: “Just do it.”
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Why are so many of America’s most-trusted professionals frustrated and angry – and what can we do to reconnect with our passion for nursing? A periop nursing conversation and live Q&A with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, AORN CEO Linda Groah, and AORN President Holly Ervine.
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AORN's VP of Nursing, Renae Battie, MN, RN CNOR its down with Guideline author Mary Alice Anderson, PhD, RN, CNOR, to discuss the new Guideline on complementary care and how to incorporate different complimentary care strategies into your practice.
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AORN's VP of Nursing, Renae Battie, MN, RN CNOR its down with Guideline author Mary Alice Anderson, PhD, RN, CNOR, to discuss the new Guideline on complementary care.
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In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, andLeah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs.
Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on national, evidence-based measures that are of specific interest to employers, health care purchasers, and consumers. Survey Results are publicly reported, and provide ASCs with information to benchmark their progress, educate patients about their facility and galvanize change. Get started here.
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In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, andLeah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs.
Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on national, evidence-based measures that are of specific interest to employers, health care purchasers, and consumers. Survey Results are publicly reported, and provide ASCs with information to benchmark their progress, educate patients about their facility and galvanize change. Get started here.
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In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, andLeah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs.
Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on national, evidence-based measures that are of specific interest to employers, health care purchasers, and consumers. Survey Results are publicly reported, and provide ASCs with information to benchmark their progress, educate patients about their facility and galvanize change. Get started here.
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Bringing virtual reality training to your surgical teams is easier than you think. Hear how St. Charles Health in Bend, Ore. made it work.
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St. Charles Health in Bend, Ore., introduced virtual reality into their annual required OR fire safety training – and reaped huge rewards in participation, engagement, learning and cost-savings.
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National productivity expert Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is on Periop Talk discussing the cost of quality in your OR.
Learn more about the OR Leadership Mastery course: https://www.aorn.org/events/leader-mastery
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National productivity expert Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is on Periop Talk discussing why leaders should make a business case for quality in the OR.
Learn more about the OR Leadership Mastery course: https://www.aorn.org/events/leader-mastery
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To increase nurses’ awareness of what they can to reduce sharps injuries, AORN’s CEO and Executive Director, Linda Groah talks with Mary Ogg and Deb Spratt who contributed to the 2020 Consensus Statement and Call to Action. Ogg is the author of AORN’s Guideline for Sharps Safety and while she recently retired, she remains a national expert on safe practices in operating rooms. Spratt is a long-time member of AORN and past president of the association. She is Executive Director of Perioperative Services at the University of Rochester’s St. James Hospital.
Moving_The_Sharps_Safety_In_Healthcare_Agenda_Forward_In_The_US.pdf (internationalsafetycenter.org)
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about keeping healthy habits during the time of COVID.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about maintaining positive relationships with family and friends during the time of COVID.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about getting the rest you need.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about supporting other nurses.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about isolation.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about work-life balance.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about hope.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about self care.
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Thank you for joining us for this special bonus episode of Periop Talk with Ethicon’s Stephanie Leon and Ray LaMeetree. Today we bring you a special bonus episode featuring Ethicon’s Stephanie Leon and Ray LaMeetree who will be discussing the history and best practices of SURGICEL Absorbable Hemostats.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about overcoming the challenges of asking for help.
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On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about ways nurses can reconnect with their passion.
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Dr. Marty Makary shares how perioperative nurses have the power and practical knowledge to help redesign care delivery to be more affordable and patient-centered on Periop Talk’s latest podcast.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, and Lisa Di Blasi Moorehead, EdD, MSN, RN, CENP, CJCP, Associate Nurse Executive, Accreditation and Certificate Operations at The Joint Commission's discuss the plan for resuming survey activity, the impact COVID-19 will have on survey due dates, how the survey process is expected to change, and the emphasis on documentation during future surveys.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, and Renae Battie, Vice-President of Nursing as they discuss the Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic developed by the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and American Hospital Association.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice, and our AORN Nursing Practice Team Panelists as they answer timely COVID-19 questions from the Clinical Nurse Consult Line each week.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Renae Battie, Vice-President of Nursing, and our panelists as they answer timely leadership-specific COVID-19 questions.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice, and our AORN Nursing Practice Team Panelists as they answer timely COVID-19 questions from the Clinical Nurse Consult Line each week.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice, and our AORN Nursing Practice Team Panelists as they answer timely COVID-19 questions from the Clinical Nurse Consult Line each week.
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Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice, and our AORN Nursing Practice Team Panelists as they answer timely COVID-19 questions from the Clinical Nurse Consult Line each week.
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On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Karen deKay, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, a perioperative practice specialist here at AORN. Karen is also an infection preventionist, and we talk to her today about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
Check out AORN's COVID-19 Tool Kit.
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On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Melony Prince, BSN, MSN, RN, CNOR, a clinical educator who advocated to help win a surgical smoke law in her state.
The dangers of surgical smoke didn’t hit home for Prince, a clinical educator for surgical services at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Colorado until a close colleague confided about her own health battle from a career breathing in surgical smoke.
She discusses how to turn your passion into action, what it was like to pass a bill, and why nurses make great advocates.
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On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we get all the details on nails with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN, Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AORN.
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On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we get the latest update on the Guideline for Surgical Attire with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN, Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AORN. She’ll tell you what you can – and can’t – wear in the OR.
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On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we sit down with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN. She is the Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AORN and she answers your questions on having tattoos as a periop nurse and wearing fake eyelashes in the OR.
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On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Doreen Wagner, PhD, RN, CNOR, about the importance of nursing research.
A Professor of Nursing at WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw (Ga.) State University, AORN member, and perioperative nurse, Wagner and her team conducted the first known study to explore the relationship between unplanned perioperative hypothermia, the most common perioperative complication, and the development of postoperative delirium in a large heterogeneous non-cardiac surgery population.
Wagner talks with AORN about the importance of research in perioperative nursing, the different types of research, and gives tips on how to start your own research.
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On this episode of Periop Talk, we discuss the evolution and use of the Surgical Checklist with Past President of AORN Mary Jo Steiert who was on the ground floor during its creation and, with AORN, was tasked with introducing it to the U.S.
In mid-2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened its second international gathering of healthcare providers who were challenged with coming up with something tangible that would improve safety for surgical patients. Mary Jo and AORN’s current CEO Linda Groah, were invited to take part at that historic gathering in Geneva, Switzerland.
The result was the Surgical Checklist that had been modeled internationally and was now ready for the U.S. The process, while simple, has made a big difference in preventing errors and improving patient safety. Ten years later, it’s used in nearly every surgical suite. Why then do we continue to see a steady rate of wrong-site surgeries?
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