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Check out “Endoscopic Strategies for Elevating OR Efficiency” by Outpatient Surgery Magazine & sponsored by KARL STORZ! It highlights the importance of proper endoscope care, cleaning protocols, and the value of OEM support for cost savings & compliance. bit.ly/3XI32vV

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Transform your OR and SPD with KARL STORZ On-Site Endoscopic Specialists! Daily face-to-face support, expert troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance that keeps everything running like new. Learn about the success of our OES program at: bit.ly/3UNUl1q #sponsoredpost

National Time Out Day is important: -Prevents Errors -Empowers Nurses to Speak Up -Strengthens Team Comms -Raises Awareness of Patient Safety Get a surgical checklist and other resources: bit.ly/45S87Fd Thanks to @AnsellProtects, sponsor of National Time Out Day.

The Land of 10,000 Lakes is going surgical smoke-free! Congratulations to Minnesota, the 18th state to enact surgical smoke evacuation legislation. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2025.

This AORN Journal feature article describes a cross-sectional study in Norway, where researchers sought to assess perioperative nurses’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes associated with cell phone use in the OR. Visit bit.ly/3QGJhSr to read more.

Looking for a leader’s guide to addressing incivility? Join your periop colleagues and our panelists at the next Leader Exchange on May 22 to get first-hand tips for addressing bullying & disruptive behaviors. ✔️ Register at no cost: bit.ly/3wuquTP

This AORN Journal Guidelines in Practice article provides an overview of the updated "Guideline for a safe environment of care." Read the article here, bit.ly/3UJC0To, share with friends and send your comments below.

Last chance to register for the next live webinar focused on robotic surgery optimization. This time we’ll be looking at nuances of the acute care setting and how to focus on reproducible workflows. Join us May 15: bit.ly/3UxCsDP | 1 CH | Sponsored by @IntuitiveSurg

This AORN Journal feature discusses a study aimed to investigate the effect that preoperative education provided by the perioperative nurse has on surgical fear in patients. Read the article at bit.ly/4ashlcl and share with colleagues. #surgerylife #perioperative

🔎 Looking for ways to improve your acute care robotic surgery program? Attend the complimentary live webinar May 15 to glean insights into best practices in staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization. Register: bit.ly/3UxCsDP | 1 CH | Sponsored by @IntuitiveSurg

Mark your calendars! Discover how the newly redesigned da Vinci 5 prioritizes care teams and aims to enhance outcomes. 📌 Join us on May 9 at the free live webinar: bit.ly/44gvw2u | Sponsored by @IntuitiveSurg

Understanding the risks associated with surgical lighting is crucial for optimal patient outcomes & the preventing inadvertent burn injuries. Discuss new technology in overhead lighting, May 8 | 1 CH | No cost to attend. Sponsored by Baxter Register now: bit.ly/4aTBh8y

On May 9, you have an opportunity to see the ways the new da Vinci 5 has been redesigned with care teams in mind and with the goal to enable better outcomes. ➡️ Save your seat at the complimentary live webinar here: bit.ly/3Whbvab | Sponsored by @IntuitiveSurg

The May issue of the AORN Journal is now available online! Earn up to 4.4 CH this month. bit.ly/3xSHALk

This AORN Journal QI Brief Report article describes a project that was conducted at the two freestanding surgery centers that make up North State Surgical Centers in Redding, California. Read more details and results at bit.ly/3UltGtK. #surgerylife #perioperative

New nurse jitters got real during a complex surgery! Everything was prepped, but, right before the start, bone debris was spotted on an instrument. Read more in The Stitch 🪡 at bit.ly/3U8Y758. Share your stories with new nurses. Tag AORN and use #AORNStitch