Why the study?
Providing a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures requires guidance on best practices to reduce perioperative risks.
Provides guidance on implementing AORN recommended practices for a safe perioperative environment of care.
Supports adoption of evidence-based perioperative safety protocols now; extends Level 1 guidance for standardized risk reduction in surgical care.
Providing a safe environment for every patient undergoing a surgical or other invasive procedure is imperative. AORN's "Recommended practices for a safe environment of care" provides guidance on a wide range of topics related to the safety of perioperative patients and health care personnel. The recommendations are intended to provide guidance for establishing best practices and implementing safety measures in all perioperative practice settings. Perioperative nurses should be aware of risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, fire, equipment, latex, and chemicals, among others, and understand strategies for reducing the risks. Evidence-based recommendations can give practitioners the tools to guide safe practice.
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Antonia B. Hughes (2013) conducted a review in Perioperative safety. AORN Recommended Practices for a Safe Environment of Care was evaluated. AORN's recommended practices provide evidence-based guidance for establishing best practices and implementing safety measures to reduce risks in all perioperative practice settings.
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