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AORN CONFERENCESAnnual Summit brought to you by AORN’s Center for Nursing Leadership, July 19-21, 2013,Denver, CO

The conference’s theme will be “Compelling Communication: Creating Engagement, Understanding and

Results.” It is presented by the Studer Group. At the conference you can acquire ready-to-use communication

tools to increase employee engagement, clarify performance expectations, and create a culture of collabo-

rationeresulting in a more purpose-driven and productive organization. Enhance leadership and coaching

skills to deliver aligned messages connecting behavior to mission execution. Apply communication tech-

niques to create a feedback rich environment, minimize negativity, encourage peer-to-peer leadership, and

navigate difficult conversations. Visit http://www.aorn.org/Events/ for more information.

2012 Leadership Conference Online

AORN members who were unable to attend the 2012 Leadership Conference can access select sessions from

the live event for free, on demand. This year’s conference was focused on collaboration, teambuilding, and

performance improvement techniques, all supported by case studies and presented by professionals with real-

world knowledge and expertise. Online sessions include the Association Leadership Academy Program,

AORN Town Hall, and the opening session, “Perspectives on Nursing: A Past to Remember, A Future to

Shape” with Barbara Nichols, DHL, MS, RN, FAAN. Online access to this program is complimentary to

AORN members through July 13, 2013. Continuing education (CE) contact hours are not available for

session replays. You can access the online conference at http://www.aorn.org/LeadershipOnline.

AORN eCongress

Attending Congress can be a life-changing event. Attendees report leaving reenergized and reinvigorated.

They say Congress empowers them, and gives them the skills and experiences they need to take their

perioperative career to the next level. However, attending Congress is not always feasible. Fortunately,

there’s eCongress. Everyone can attend eCongress. eCongress brings the quality education, instructive

product information, and invaluable networking opportunities of Congress to you. A one-time fee of $149

gives you, and as many people as you want, year-long, on-demand access to select sessions, booth infor-

mation, and opportunities to interact with industry leaders.

Register and take part in our focused live days onMay 8 and 9 to interact with speakers, exhibitors, and other

perioperative nurses worldwide. Visit http://www.aorn.org/econgress for more information and to register.

Ambulatory Administrator Boot Camp

The Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate program helps you develop the skills needed to

manage an ambulatory surgery practice, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. The four-month

program combines face-to-face education with the convenience of an online program. The course begins

with a two-day seminar that is followed by 11 online learning modules. After successfully completing the

11 modules (a score of 100% is needed to pass), you will be awarded a certificate of completion and 51

AORN is the premier provider of continuing education for perioperative nurses. To ensure that you are registering

for an AORN event, look for the AORN name and logo. If you are not sure whether an event is sponsored by AORN,

call AORN Customer Service at (800) 755-2676.

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contact hours. Many ASC administrators have used this course to prepare for certification exams.

Programs are scheduled for May 20-21, August 15-16, and November 4-5, 2013, at AORN headquarters

in Denver, CO. For more information and to register for the May program, visit http://www.aorn.org/

ASCAdministrator.

Safe Practice Does Impact Outcomes: Hemostatic Agents and Wound Classification

Earn 4 CE contact hours. Join us in New York on April 25, Chicago on May 30, Dallas on August 26, and

Charlotte on October 24. Funded through the AORN Foundation and supported by a grant from Ethicon

Biosurgery. For more information and to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/Events/Upcoming_Events.

Prevent Surgical Site Infections: A Collaborative Approach

Earn 3.5 CE contact hours. Join us in Hartford, CT on April 26, Portland on May 18, Naperville, IL on May

31, Richmond on September 14, Dallas on October 4, and Atlanta on October 25. Funded through the AORN

Foundation and supported by a grant from 3M and Sage. For more information and to register, visit http://

www.aorn.org/Events/Upcoming_Events.

PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUMTM

Periop 101: A Core Curriculum is a comprehensive, online program for educating new perioperative nurses that

provides 40 CE contact hours. The curriculum covers 25 pertinent topics and is designed to be integrated with

a facility’s specific policies and procedures in a clinical practicum and preceptorship. Use of Periop 101 will

help develop confident, better-educated, safety-conscious, entry-level perioperative nurses.

For pricing information and a demonstration of the course, visit http://www.aorn.org/periop101. Periop

101 modules also can be purchased individually. More information is available by visiting http://www

.aorn.org/PeriopModules.

Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for the OB RN Circulator

This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the obstetric (OB) surgical patient in the labor

and delivery OR suite receives the same level of care as patients in the main OR suite. The course contains

25 modules, including an OB-specific module developed by experienced OB nurses and reviewed by peri-

natal specialists. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop

101, and then OB RN Circulator Course.

Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

New for ASCs: This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the surgical patient in the

ambulatory setting receives the highest level of care. The course contains 26 modules, including two

ambulatory-specific modules developed by experienced ASC nurses. For more information, visit http://

www.aorn.org/ASCPeriop101.

Education for Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, and AdvancedPractice Nurses

AORN has assembled a subset of the Periop 101 modules to educate physician assistants, medical students,

residents, interns, advanced practice nurses, and other allied health professionals entering a facility. For

more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then

PA e Res-Med Course.

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Periop 101 Single Modules

Learners can now customize their clinical learning needs by purchasing single modules from Periop 101: A

Core Curriculum. Individual modules vary in price and CE contact hours. These modules contain the same

information as the modules in the Periop 101 curriculum, so a learner who has recently completed Periop 101

will not want to purchase single modules. Modules can be purchased online. For more information, visit

http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules.

PREPARING FOR THE CNOR EXAMINATION ONLINE PROGRAM

This newly updated online program prepares RNs to sit for and pass the CNOR certification examination.

There is a money-back guarantee for the course. The course content will strengthen participants’ knowledge

of the AORN recommended practices as well as perioperative nursing care. Test-taking strategies will help

participants prepare for the test day and help alleviate anxiety. Participants have four months from the time

of registration to complete the self-paced online program. For more information or to register, visit http://

www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, and then Prep for CNOR.

INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE BASED ON PERIOPERATIVE STANDARDS ANDRECOMMENDED PRACTICES, 2013 EDITION

This study guide is an excellent resource to review and update perioperative nursing knowledge. New or

experienced staff RNs, educators, and managers can benefit by testing their knowledge of AORN’s 2013

edition of Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices using this study guide of 250 questions.

Each participant will receive 13.6 CE contact hours after successfully completing the study guide. Order at

http://www.aornbookstore.org.

WEBINARS

AORN webinars present the latest clinical, education, and management issues; ambulatory surgery center

issues; perioperative news; and best practices to promote safe care and optimal outcomes for patients

undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Events then

Webinars for a complete list of upcoming and previously recorded webinars.

ASC Development Webinar Series

The recording of a four-part webinar series on the development of an ASC is now available. The series

covers everything health care providers need to know to start an ASC, including the options of building or

buying an existing facility. Topics include an ASC market overview (eg, ASC historical trends and market-

driven changes such as health care reform), business planning (eg, entity type: hospital outpatient department

versus ASC license, partnership considerations, financial projections, keys to the success of an ASC), design

and development of an ASC (selection of the right professionals, site selection, design of the facility), and

operations preparation (payer contracting, licensure and Medicare certification, accreditation preparation,

governance setup). Register at http://www.aorn.org/webinars and encourage physician partners to join as

well.

SPECIALTY EDUCATIONAmbulatory Infection Prevention Course

This course provides information that will equip ASCs to meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services (CMS) requirements for infection prevention and control programs in ASCs. This four module

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online course, worth 6.8 CE contact hours, follows the CMS surveyor worksheet, focusing on the obser-

vations and assessments that will be made during a regulatory visit to an ASC.

This course is appropriate for all perioperative staff members, administrators, and physicians who provide

services in an ASC setting and who want to ensure they have implemented a quality infection control

program that has safe patient outcomes as a result. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/ASC

InfectionPrevention.

Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery

Caring for children in the perioperative environment is complex because of the vast differences in children as

they develop from neonates to adolescents. Nursing interventions implemented during the preoperative,

intraoperative, and postoperative phases is multifaceted and must take into account the continuum of

physiological and psychosocial changes that are occurring in the child. This online educational module was

developed in collaboration with Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) by pediatric specialists and

provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults and

a review of developmental stages, establishing the basis for safe care. Topics covered include family-

centered care, parent present induction, anesthesia and positioning considerations, temperature regulation,

and pain management. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty

Education, then Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery.

Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting

The older adult population is increasing rapidly in the United States. In addition to understanding the

physiological changes, communication difficulties, and greater number of complications associated with

older patients, perioperative nurses must possess knowledge of how these and other age-related factors affect

the care and treatment of the older adult in the perioperative setting. This online module will provide in-

formation regarding the physiological changes of aging and guidelines for nurses caring for the older adult in

the perioperative setting. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty

Education, then Care of the Older Adult in the left hand column.

Laser Safety for Perioperative Nurses

Today’s perioperative nurse must be knowledgeable about laser physics, tissue interaction, safety, and

delivery systems to serve as the patient’s advocate and ensure the safety of both patients and staff members.

This educational module, worth 2.5 CE contact hours, presents an overview of information for health care

personnel who may be involved in laser procedures and provides a foundation for the creation of facility-

specific laser policies and procedures. The module also addresses laser safety protocols according to the

American National Standards Institute Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities, AORN rec-

ommended practices, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery practices. For more informa-

tion, visit http://www.aorn.org/LaserSafety.

Medication Safety Assessment (Adult)

Knowledge of perioperative medications and safety practices is critical for positive patient outcomes. This

online independent study assessment activity will help experienced perioperative RNs identify knowledge

gaps related to medications in the perioperative setting. Educators, managers, and orientation coordinators will

find this a helpful tool for on boarding newly hired, experienced RNs. Each participant will receive 2 CE

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contact hours after successfully completing the 100-question examination. This module is available for indi-

vidual purchase or as a facility subscription. Formore information, visit http://www.aorn.org/AssessmentTools.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

With the frequency of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) increasing, it is vital that the perioperative RN

be prepared. This course presents a review of the key perioperative nursing considerations for patients

undergoing MIS procedures. The course consists of four modules and is worth 8 CE contact hours. Module

1 reviews preoperative risk factors related to MIS procedures: positioning, including the development of

venous stasis; fluid management; and intraoperative use of magnetic resonance imaging. Module 2 discusses

intraoperative nursing considerations, including positioning, equipment use, and troubleshooting. Module 3

focuses on complications associated with MIS. Module 4 discusses postoperative patient care considerations.

To learn more, visit http://www.aorn.org/MIS.

Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Online Program

This program has been revised based on content in the 3rd edition of the PNDS. Nurses can learn about the

PNDS, test their knowledge, and earn 1.2 free CE contact hours. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select

Education, Specialty Education, and then Introduction to the PNDS for more information.

The Role of the Perioperative Nurse as Influencer in Product Evaluation and Selection

One of the perioperative RN’s most important roles is that of advocate. In this role, the RN is responsible

for providing a safe environment of care for both patients and coworkers. An important aspect of this

responsibility is ensuring that products and equipment used in the perioperative practice environment are

both safe and effective. This one-hour program reviews key considerations regarding the perioperative RN’s

influence in product evaluation and selection. For additional information, visit http://www.aorn.org and

select Education, Specialty Education, and then the course name. Corporate support provided by Ethicon

Endo-Surgery, Inc.

PERIOP MASTERY PROGRAM

Improve staff learning and retention while reducing patient risk. Periop Mastery Modules reduce staff

studying times by up to 75% and boost retention rates to nearly 80% after 12 months. These AORN

programs use the latest scientific advancements in understanding how the human brain acquires, retains

and recalls information. This technology has been adapted into the Periop Mastery Program modules to

emphasize key objectives about AORN’s perioperative standards and recommended practices.

Periop Mastery Program modules include:

n Deep Vein Thrombosis (2.3 CE contact hours/2.3 hours AEU credit)

n Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting (1.0 CE contact hours/1.0 hours AEU credit)

n High-Level Disinfection (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)

n Malignant Hyperthermia (2.5 CE contact hours/2.5 hours AEU credit)

n Moderate Sedation (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit)

n Perioperative Care of the Older Adult (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit)

n Positioning the Patient (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)

n Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis (1.2 CE contact hours/1.2 hours AEU credit)

n Preventing Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit)

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n Reducing Radiological Exposure (0.8 CE contact hours/0.8 hours AEU credit)

n Retained Surgical Items (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit)

n Safe Environment of Care (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)

n Sterilization in the Perioperative Setting (3 CE contact hours/3 hours AEU credit)

Modules are available for individual purchase and as a facility subscription. For more information or to

purchase, please visit http://www.aorn.org/periopmasteryprogram.

JOURNAL CE CENTER

AORN Journal CE articles are available with online testing. The online program allows nurses to search

for specific articles, read the article and take the test online, and immediately get your results and print

a certificate. The Journal CE Center can help RNs prepare for the CNOR� exam or meet state and facility CE

requirements. Articles cover a broad range of perioperative topics and offer 1 to 6 CE contact hours each. To

learn more and earn CE contact hours online, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Learning

Modalities, print, and then Journal CE (online modules and testing).

VIDEO TITLES PRESENTED BY CIN�E-MED�

Educational videos in CD-ROM and DVD formats, most including study guides, are available through the

AORN Perioperative Nursing Video Library and are ideal for use as staff training tools. The video study

guides contain a post-test with answers. Programs available for purchase address

n clinical practice topics,

n communication and conflict resolution,

n infection control,

n patient and family member education, and

n patient and staff member safety.

Newly Released Videos

Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery: Neonate Through Adolescent

Care of the pediatric patient is a team effort, best accomplished through collaboration between anesthesia care

providers, surgeons, and nursing staff members throughout the continuum of care. A basic understanding of

pediatric developmental stages is essential to all phases of perioperative nursing care and affects how nurses

interact with pediatric patients. This video and study guide review pediatric developmental stages, essential

aspects of preoperative assessment and postoperative care, and basic principle of parent present induction.

Environmental Sanitation, Terminal Cleaning, and Disinfection

The ultimate goal of environmental cleaning procedures is to protect both patients and personnel from

exposure to infectious pathogens. Learn the four key elements of cleaning procedures and develop an

understanding of the many sources of contamination in the surgical suite and the role that environmental

cleaning has in preventing health careeassociated infections in patients.

Powered Surgical Instruments: Components of Safe Care and Handling

In today’s fast-paced, highly technical health care environment, surgical techniques are constantly evolving.

Manufacturers of surgical instruments have developed powerful and versatile electrical, battery-operated,

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and pneumatically driven surgical instruments. This video will provide valuable information on selecting

high-quality powered surgical instruments and ensuring that they are cared for and handled safely.

Prevention of Transmissible Infections in the Perioperative Practice Setting

Protecting patients and the surgical team from disease transmission is challenging in today’s environment,

partly because of the evolving nature of microorganisms. Perioperative RNs should be proficient in tech-

niques that will protect them and their patients from exposure to potentially infectious material. This video

and study guide review infection transmission mechanisms, basic prevention techniques, and the role of

immunizations and evidence-based practices in preventing transmissible infections.

Surgical Instrumentation: Use, Care, and Handling

Surgical instruments are high-quality tools designed for accomplishing a specific, desired effect during

a wide variety of invasive procedures. Proper cleaning and handling minimizes damage, increases instrument

life expectancy, and protects instruments, which are a major financial investment for facilities. This video

will provide education for perioperative staff members on the use, care, and handling of all surgical instru-

ments, including minimally invasive, powered, and endoscopic instruments.

The AORN Online Video Library provides an innovative, cost-effective, user-friendly way to make videos

available to nurses and medical institutions. Purchasing a subscription provides access to all the videos in our

library for one full year. For details, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Books & Publications and then

Visit the video library.

Editor’s note: Periop 101 is a trademark of AORN, Inc, Denver, CO. CNOR is a registered trademark

of the Competency & Credentialing Institute, Denver, CO. Cin�e-Med is a registered trademark of

Cin�e-Med, Inc, Woodbury, CT.

AORN ensures that no individual with a mobility, visual, or hearing disability is excluded, denied services, or

treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services.

AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s

Commission on Accreditation.

AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that

AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activities.

AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check

with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for relicensure.

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