News and Notes

Encompass Group, one of the healthcare industry’s leading manufacturers and marketers of healthcare textiles, healthcare apparel, temperature management and therapeutic support products, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a new AscenDrive fall prevention footwear agreement with Premier, Inc. (Contract number: AD-NS-2150).

The Southeast Councils of AORN (GA/FL/NC/SC/TN) presented a DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award and a DAISY PeriOperative Nurse Leader Award at the 2025 conference.

Joint Commission posted updated Survey Process Guides (SPGs) for hospitals and critical access hospitals on its website.

Ambu recently announced the introduction of SureSight Mobile, a portable video laryngoscope solution that expands and brings next-level flexibility to Ambu’s video laryngoscope portfolio.

A new virtual course prepares individuals to become certified laser safety officers.

Traditionally, preference cards are updated manually based on individual experience. This study introduces an evidence-based method using real-world data, making updates efficient and consistent.