Incorporating the Universal Protocol to eliminate wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-person surgeries through structured "time-outs." 4. Laser and Radiation Safety
Operating room technology requires specialized handling to protect patients from secondary injuries: aorn guidelines for perioperative practice
The ultimate goal of every guideline is safeguarding the patient. The standards focus on preventing the most common and severe errors in the surgical suite. Critical Pillars of Perioperative Practice institutional policy development
The serve as the definitive, evidence-based gold standard for nursing care in the surgical environment. Published annually by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) , these guidelines provide a framework for clinical practice, institutional policy development, and patient safety across all phases of perioperative care. Core Purpose and Methodology aorn guidelines for perioperative practice