In October, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) released its newly revised “Guideline for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments,” and numerous changes directly impact the sterile processing (SP) discipline.
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One Giant Leap for Infection Prevention
If there is anything 2020 has shown us, it’s that even the tiniest of life forms can overburden our already fragile health care systems.
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Year of the Nurse & Midwife
The World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as “The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.” This year was chosen to recognize the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, a visionary nurse and leader from the 19th century who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
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Spotlight On: Lisa VanDeer, RN, CNOR
Anyone who’s ever understood the wisdom of “home is where the heart is” would be hard-pressed to find someone who’s lived the truth of that expression as fully as Lisa VanDeer, RN, CNOR.
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Strong Legs for a Strong Back
By Miguel J. Ortiz When it comes to lifting heavy items, especially off the floor, we often hear “make sure to lift with your legs.” Lifting with your legs will absolutely help prevent back pain and provide a better lift. So, I need to keep lifting with my legs and...
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Study Shows Decline in Awareness, Treatment and Control of High Blood Pressure
After nearly 15 years on an upward trend, awareness among Americans about high blood pressure and how to control and treat it is now on the decline, according to a new study. Even with the help of blood pressure medications, some groups, including older adults, are...
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