In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, patient safety depends on rigorous adherence to evidence-based practices. The serve as the premier, authoritative resource for perioperative nurses and surgical teams worldwide. These guidelines provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations aimed at delivering optimal patient care, reducing infections, and improving surgical outcomes.
Adhering to AORN standards yields measurable advantages for healthcare systems, clinical staff, and patients alike. aorn guidelines for perioperative practice
Proper selection and application of skin preps (e.g., chlorhexidine gluconate or iodophors) using specific friction strokes. In the high-stakes environment of the operating room,
Protocols for turn-over cleaning between cases and terminal cleaning at the end of each day. Adhering to AORN standards yields measurable advantages for
Standardizing the duration, technique, and approved antiseptic agents for surgical hand hygiene.
Aligns facility practices with requirements from The Joint Commission and CMS.
Each edition features roughly 36 individual guidelines that cover critical topics, from clinical procedures to environmental safety. More than 40,000 perioperative professionals trust the guidelines as their "north star" because they are the single source of truth when practice is questioned.