AORN Live Webinars are educational presentations on high-interest, clinical and leadership topics developed for perioperative nurses, leaders, and other members of the perioperative team. Registration is complimentary and open to AORN members and non-members. Check back regularly for new events and be sure to invite your colleagues to join you.
This webinar will discuss evidence-based recommendations for ASC nurses to reduce the risk of unintended perioperative hypothermia. You'll discover what practices can unintentionally lead to the condition and how to avoid them, why prewarming with intraoperative warming is beneficial, and how to develop a plan to prevent hypothermia in your ASC.
During surgery, surgical teams and patients are exposed to airborne particles that carry harmful contaminants. This program will provide considerations for promoting a safe environment for everyone by discussing airborne hazards, actions, and technologies that are effective in killing airborne contaminants.
Serious patient injuries can occur if a surgical patient is not correctly positioned. This webinar will identify evidence-based patient positioning strategies and techniques based on AORN standards. We will discuss collaboration and communication strategies to help ensure patient safety and optimize workflow, device selection, and staff time.
This live webinar will explore current recommendations to prevent RSIs and review interventions and devices that can reduce count discrepancies of surgical soft goods. We will also introduce AORN’s new, complimentary education and recognition program aimed to prevent near misses and consequences of unintentionally retained surgical items.
