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AORN Journal, April, 2002 by Mary Jo Steiert
The AORN Board of Directors met in Denver, Feb 21-23, 2002. All Board members were present, as were Tom Cooper, CAE, Executive Director, and various Headquarters staff members.
Minutes from the Board meeting of Oct 28-29, 2001, and minutes from Board conference calls held on Nov 19, 2001; Jan 14, 2002; Jan 30, 2002; and Feb 1, 2002 were approved. Board action between meetings included
* approval of the Recommended Practices for Use of the Pneumatic Tourniquet and
* approval of the Recommended Practices for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments and Powered Equipment.
During the Board meeting, the Board discussed the following items.
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* The Board approved a motion from the Nominating Committee to allow all members of AORN who are eligible to vote to submit names to the Nominating Committee for consideration, including self-nomination. This will become effective for nominations for the 2003 election.
* The AORN Board approved the recommendation that all motions requiring budgetary expenditures include a business plan outlining expenses/ revenues and expected outcomes. This is to help assess the requirements and fiscal impact on the Association of any motions brought before the House of Delegates or the Board of Directors. Members of a newly formed Motions Committee will be available at Congress to help delegates complete this information before submitting a motion to the House of Delegates.
* The Board reviewed and accepted the annual reports of AORN committees, task forces, specialty assemblies, and the AORN Foundation. The Board is very appreciative of all the work of each of these groups.
* The Board approved changing the name of the International Planning Committee to the International Education Program Planning Committee. This new name more closely represents the actual charges of this group. The Board also approved allowing more representatives to serve on this committee, including representatives from the European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA) and the International Federation of Perioperative Nurses (IFPN).
* The Board approved the formation of two groups to work on workplace safety and patient safety initiatives. More information related to this will be shared at Congress in Anaheim, Calif.
* The Board reviewed the AORN Board structure. A report on this also will be given during a Forum at Congress.
* The Foundation Board of Trustees also currently is reviewing their structure. Part of this new structure includes a limited number of AORN Board members represented on the Foundation Board of Trustees; thus, the Board agreed to have only the AORN President represent AORN and serve on the Foundation Board of Trustees. A Foundation update will be given during the House of Delegates.
* The Board discussed concerns they have received due to chapters selling items at Congress and blocking meeting room doors; thus, the Board agreed to provide a limited number of tables to allow chapters, state councils, and specialty assemblies to sell items at the annual Congress. If you are interested in reserving a table (based on a first-come, first-served basis), contact the Center for Member Services at AORN. Groups not securing a table will be allowed to sell items in the convention center, as long as they follow guidelines available on AORN Online.
* The Board revised the Forum and House of Delegates agendas based on recommendations they received (Table 1). A special mailing was sent to delegates in early March with more detailed information on proposed AORN bylaws amendments. Due to the amount of business before the House, the Board agreed to extend both Forums by 15 minutes. New forum times are Monday from 7:45 to 9:30 AM (15 minutes earlier) and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:15 PM (15 minutes later).
The next meeting of the AORN Board of Directors will be held July 11-12, 2002. Any suggested agenda items should be sent to Donna Watson, RN, MSN, CNOR, ARNP, FNP-C, in care of AORN Headquarters, 2170 S Parker Rd, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80231.
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