Infection Prevention: Global Challenges & Local Solutions
Despite the many amazing advancements in modern medicine, surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a problem for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) nationwide.
Spotlight On: Katelynn Vaughan
Almost any OR nurse can tell you about the lack of exposure to perioperative education in most nursing schools. Katelynn Vaughan is determined to do something about this.
Dive Into Healthy Eats with Mediterranean-Inspired Dishes
Warm weather offers a perfect opportunity for a meal reset inspired by the vibrant flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean.
Continued Growth Expected for Wound Care Market
The U.S. wound care market was valued at $8.63 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.11% from 2024 to 2030, according to Grand View Research.
NEWS
Report: AI Helps Clinicians Expand Capacity, Reduce Burnout & Deliver Better Care
Royal Philips has released its 2026 Future Health Index U.S. report, “AI in practice: Shaping the future of healthcare now,” revealing how AI is delivering measurable benefits across healthcare systems under growing strain. The report shows AI increasingly embedded...
First Clinical Cases Performed with CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform
Smith+Nephew has announced the completion of the first clinical cases performed using the CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform, marking a milestone in the clinical introduction of its latest handheld robotics technology. CORI XT Handheld Robotic Platform is designed to...
Xenix Medical Announces FDA Clearance and Full Commercial Launch of the Lux Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion System
Xenix Medical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance and full commercial launch for its Lux Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion System. Lux is the result of strong market demand for an expandable interbody fusion device that does not compromise the potential for fusion....
Shyld AI to exhibit at the APIC 2026 Annual Conference
Shyld AI, a healthcare technology company pioneering Physical AI for hospital operations, will exhibit at the APIC 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 15 through 17 at the Music City Center in Nashville. The event is expected to welcome more than 2,150 infection...
FlexHD Meshed Expands FlexHD Reconstructive Surgery Portfolio
MTF Biologics has announced the launch of FlexHD Meshed, an extension of its FlexHD portfolio. Developed to meet the complex needs of reconstructive surgery, the pre-meshed configuration is optimized for use in soft tissue defects by addressing irregular wound...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Another Perspective on Perioperative Leadership
The high risk for skills obsolescence amongst perioperative nurse leaders and managers increases the need for quality ongoing professional development materials for these nurses.
Cause & Effect: When SPD Is Managed Without Proper Support
Sterile processing departments (SPDs) across the country are being pushed to produce more with less, often facing unreasonable expectations for faster-than-acceptable turnaround times to keep pace with procedural volumes.
Another Perspective on Perioperative Leadership
Leadership succession planning and retention of current early-career leaders are imperative due to the large numbers of experienced, mature perioperative leaders.
Two Challenging Infection Prevention Standards (And How to Get Ahead of Them)
Accreditation surveys exist to strengthen organizations, not to catch them off guard. When ACHC surveyors identify areas for improvement, those findings become a roadmap for elevating patient safety and operational excellence.
Guide to AORN Expo 2026: Conference Provides Evidence-Based Education & Hands-On Learning
The 2026 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo returns April 11-14 in New Orleans, bringing together perioperative nurses at every career stage for immersive education, professional connection and practice-shaping dialogue.
SPOTLIGHT
Supply Technician Overhaul Saves Thousands, Improves Patient Care
Story by Brandy Ostanik-Thornton FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska | A civilian supply technician has transformed the supply chain of the Perioperative Nursing Services (PONS) at Bassett Army Community Hospital, saving over $10,000 in emergency order costs so far, this fiscal...
Spotlight On: Jamie Ridout, CNOR, NEA-BC, CASC
It’s funny how a chance encounter can alter the course of one’s life. After she graduated with her BSN from the West Virginia School of Nursing in 1993, Jamie Ridout was sitting with some fellow graduates at the Sigma Theta Tau induction ceremony. A woman she didn’t know asked Jamie if she could sit down next to her.
Spotlight On: Joanne Oliver-Coleman, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CNOR-E
Joanne first became a registered nurse in 1962 after graduating from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing. “There was a six-week tour through the operating room and that’s when I decided that perioperative nursing is what I really wanted to do,” she says.
Spotlight On: Pat Thornton
Next year, Pat Thornton will celebrate a milestone career achievement: Her 50th year in nursing. Pat’s career started in 1976 when she graduated from Clayton Junior College with her ASN and went to work as an RNFA private surgical nurse.
Spotlight On: Johnny Kotcher, CST, FA
It’s probably safe to say that very few if any perioperative professionals have had a career like Johnny Kotcher’s. Johnny’s perioperative journey started when he joined the Army in 1981 and scored well in healthcare and medical on the aptitude test.
PRODUCT SHOWROOM
Temperature Management Market Expands as Surgical Demand Drives Growth
The global patient temperature management market is experiencing steady expansion as healthcare providers place greater emphasis on maintaining normothermia before, during and after surgical procedures. Increasing surgical volumes, advances in medical technology and...
ZOLL IQool Advanced Surface System
The IQool Advanced Surface System manages and maintains patient temperature for warming or cooling applications or to maintain normothermia. Designed with intelligence to accurately and rapidly reach target temperature, the IQool System offers 3 separate zones of...
Solventum 3M Bair Hugger Temperature Management Solutions
Temperature management is an essential part of patient care. If you’re not monitoring the body’s core temperature continuously and managing it consistently, you could be putting patients at risk for unintended perioperative hypothermia. However, this complication can...
Augustine Surgical Inc. HotDog Patient Warming System
The established efficiency of the HotDog Patient Warming System is now enhanced by the Warming Mattress + Return Electrode. This integrated system combines electrosurgical grounding with premier underbody warming, promoting intraoperative safety and simplicity. The...
C Change Surgical SurgiSLUSH
SurgiSLUSH fully automated, set and forget freezers with sealed, portable containers keep sterile slush safely protected until dispensed for use, rather than exposed to ambient for hours. Fully automated freezers with sealed, portable containers enable multi-room,...
OR Today Winter 2026
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OUT OF THE OR
Don’t Forget to Check Blood Sugar and Kidney Health
Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed.
Talk to Your People and Skip the Pointless Meetings
At the core of it all, employees want to know that their effort matters, because when they don’t feel it does, they start looking for a place where it will.
Three Kettlebell Moves to Build Strength, Stability and Power
This versatile training tool can improve strength, joint stability, coordination and overall athletic performance – all while delivering an efficient full-body workout.
Talk to Your People and Skip the Pointless Meetings
At the core of it all, employees want to know that their effort matters, because when they don’t feel it does, they start looking for a place where it will.
Give the Gift of Rest
Move beyond the typical ties, tools, and gadgets and give dad something he truly needs: better sleep. Because when dads sleep better, everything improves – from energy and focus to recovery, patience and overall well-being.
A Morning Favorite Made Fresh
It’s often true that the best warm-weather meals, from filling breakfasts to flavorful dinners, are made with the freshest ingredients.
Walk More to Stress Less: Get Moving to Improve Well-Being
Research continues to show physical activity, like walking, reduces stress, boosts mood and promotes overall well-being.
Busy Families Can Balance Time, Taste & Nutrition
With snackers increasingly mindful about what they put in their bodies, you’re not alone if you’re looking for a snacking shakeup
Busy Families Can Balance Time, Taste & Nutrition
With snackers increasingly mindful about what they put in their bodies, you’re not alone if you’re looking for a snacking shakeup
