Leading Change in the Nursing Profession
A key message of the “Future of Nursing Report: Leading Change, Advancing Health” is a need to transform nursing leadership.
Spotlight On: Natalie B. Jones DHA, MBA, BHA, BSN, RN, CNOR
Natalie Jones has enjoyed a rich career in nursing; one that has taken her across the United States and internationally, through various levels of academic achievement, and to the top levels of leadership in her field.
Report Shares Positive Surgical Instrument Market Forecast
Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases coupled with growing geriatric population are the major factors driving the growth of the market.
Guilt-Free, Superfruit Snacking
Tart cherries provide delicious flavor and potential health benefits in recipes and beyond so you can savor the moment and cherish every bite.
NEWS
Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical
Johnson & Johnson and Shockwave Medical, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Johnson & Johnson will acquire all outstanding shares of Shockwave for $335 per share in cash, corresponding to an enterprise value of...
Medline Expands Catheter Portfolio
Medline and Consure Medical have announced a new agreement for Medline to exclusively distribute the QiVi MEC male external urine management device to help guard against catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)....
FDA Clears Single-use Flexible Ureteroscope
Olympus, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of its first single-use ureteroscope system, RenaFlex™, with full market availability to be announced at a later...
Brainlab, Fujifilm Offer Advanced Neurosurgery Capabilities
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation and Brainlab recently announced that Brainlab will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of ARIETTA Precision Ultrasound for neurosurgery applications to be utilized with Brainlab’s surgical navigation systems. ARIETTA Precision,...
Expert Addresses Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Short Cycles
The recent OR Today webinar “The Eyes Have it! Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Understanding Short Cycles” was sponsored by STERIS. Presented by Angela Ritchey, CRCST, CIS, CHL, GTS, the session is eligible for 1 CE credit. OR Today is approved and licensed to...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation: Make it Meaningful
Hospitals and ASCs have the opportunity to go beyond meeting the technical aspects of these requirements.
Two Thoughts and Four Suggestions
There are many opportunities in perioperative nursing research and in publishing.
AORN Updates Team Communication and Environment of Care Guidelines: Their Impact on SPD
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) updated its “Guideline on Team Communications” and “Guideline for Safe Environment of Care,” both of which feature numerous recommendations that affect Sterile Processing (SP) areas and functions.
Guide to AAMI eXchange
AAMI eXchange is back! The 2024 edition of the conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from June 14-17, 2024.
Empowering Nursing Leadership: From Informal Influencers to Change Champions
Leadership is the art of guiding and influencing others towards a common objective.
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight On: Natalie B. Jones DHA, MBA, BHA, BSN, RN, CNOR
Natalie Jones has enjoyed a rich career in nursing; one that has taken her across the United States and internationally, through various levels of academic achievement, and to the top levels of leadership in her field.
Spotlight On: Edith Dee Hall | 1897-1971
Remembering Nursing Pioneer, AORN Founder
Spotlight On: Gina Garozzo-Jones, CRCST, CHL, CER
Health care was always a part of family conversations throughout her childhood, Gina Garozzo-Jones said. Her Sicilian immigrant grandmother only had been allowed to attend school up to the sixth grade, and always said that if she could have done anything, she would have been a nurse. The family took heed.
Spotlight On: Amber Eaglin, MSN, RN
Fortunately for Eaglin, she was living in Lafayette, which happened to also be home to one of the best nursing schools in the south: the University of Louisiana. With a slight adjustment of focus, Eaglin embarked on a course of study that became her path to the operating room.
Spotlight On: Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
After entering the profession, first as an LPN and nursing assistant, Vangie Dennis quickly discovered the unplumbed depths of her interest in the field of health care, and dove in headfirst.
Spotlight On: Meg Coley, RN, MSN, Vice President for Surgical Services Operations, Virtua Health of Marlton, NJ
After three decades in nursing care, Meg Coley has leveraged her educational aptitude and extensive field experience into a leadership position as the vice president for surgical services operations at Virtua Health of Marlton, New Jersey.
PRODUCT SHOWROOM
Report Shares Positive Surgical Instrument Market Forecast
Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases coupled with growing geriatric population are the major factors driving the growth of the market.
Henry Schein Medical Maxima Adson Tissue Forcep
The Maxima Adson Tissue Forcep by Henry Schein is crafted from premium surgical-grade German stainless steel, known for its performance qualities and durability compared to standard stainless steel. It can be used for general practice needs as well as for specialized...
Olympus Surgical Energy Portfolio
The Olympus surgical energy portfolio combines ultrasonic, advanced bipolar, hybrid and standard energies powered by a single surgical energy platform, the ESG-410, offering the user the power to choose which solutions best fit their surgical needs. The POWERSEAL...
Kapp Surgical MICHLER Heart Vent Catheter (MHVC)
The MICHELER Heart Vent Catheter (MHVC) is FDA cleared K200289. The MHVC is a soft balloon-tipped catheter. It is inserted through the open left atrium during mitral valve surgery or through the right superior pulmonary vein on the beating heart and across the mitral...
Lazurite ArthroFree Wireless Surgical Camera
Lazurite’s ArthroFree System includes the first wireless camera with FDA clearance for arthroscopy and endoscopy. Free of cumbersome camera cables, ArthroFree lets surgeons work with maximum dexterity, precision and focus. Surgeons say they don’t have to constantly be...
Paragon Mister Tendon System
Paragon 28 Inc. has launched the Mister Tendon System which allows surgeons to perform a distal cut of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) or flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon through a minimally invasive incision, harvesting a working length of tendon suitable for...
STERIS Snowden-Pencer Ergonomic Modular Laparoscopic Instruments
As a perioperative or SPD professional, you deal with many complex situations. That’s why the instruments your surgeons use should be highly functional, easy to use and easy on their hands. Snowden-Pencer Ergonomic Modular Laparoscopic Instruments are designed with...
Stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Guidance
Stryker’s Blueprint Mixed Reality Guidance for shoulder arthroplasty offers surgeons a new tool to execute their pre-operative plan using 3D imaging to operate with more precision and consistency. Designed by a team of world-class surgeons, the system takes...
SQ.line KERRISON Bone Punches
Introducing SQ.line KERRISON Bone Punches, Aesculap’s next generation of premium Kerrisons. This instrument is built to increase performance, with an ergonomic handle designed to reduce pressure points for comfortable use during surgical procedures. With an...
OUT OF THE OR
Squat Your Way to Better Legs
One of the many things I hear people say in the gym is that they don’t squat because it hurts their knees.
Links Discovered Between Brain and Environment
In a recent study of the brain’s waste drainage system, researchers discovered a direct connection between the brain and its tough protective covering, the dura mater.
Foods for Beauty Are More Than Skin Deep
Diet certainly plays a part in aging and beauty because many macro- and micro-nutrients are vital in preventing premature aging
The Importance of Identifying and Minimizing Fears
If we’re experiencing procrastination or a lack of motivation, we should look within to see if unhealthy fears have become obstacles for us.
Guilt-Free, Superfruit Snacking
Tart cherries provide delicious flavor and potential health benefits in recipes and beyond so you can savor the moment and cherish every bite
5 Tips to Plan Your Dream Travel Adventure
If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway.
OR Today Contest Winner: March 2024
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Applaud Yourself Before Making Changes
So, you’ve dropped a couple of pounds but you’re starting to plateau. Chances are that because of your consistency you have come a long way so don’t get discouraged.
Switching Diet Rapidly Impacts Immune System
Dietary changes consistently affect widespread and interconnected pathways in the body.
