Opportunities from the center for perioperative education

AORN Journal, April, 2004

* Bioterrorism;

* Can Glove Powder Alter the Risk of Infection;

* Disinfection and Sterilization;

* Hand Hygiene and Antisepsis;

* Hepatitis C;

* Medical Malpractice;

* Nosocomial Aerosols in the OR Environment;

* Outbreak Investigations;

* Preventing Antibiotic-Resistant Infections by Preventing Patient-to-Patient Spread; and

* Surgical Site Infection: Old Problem, New Look.

The deadline to apply for contact hours for these independent studies is June 30, 2004. Group rates for contact hours also are available. These videotapes may be purchased by calling AORN customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1.

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An independent study program based on AORN's 2004 Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines is available for 25 contact hours. A minimum score of 80% is necessary to earn the contact hours. The deadline for submitting the posttest is March 31, 2005. The purchase price includes the contact hour fee.

Ambulatory surgery independent study activity. AORN's independent study activity based on Ambulatory Surgery Principles and Practices, third edition, is a valuable resource for perioperative nurses practicing in ambulatory surgery settings. The study guide is available separately or with the third edition of the book at a discounted package price. Completion of this independent study earns 2.1 contact hours. Order a copy by calling customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1, or order online at http://www.aorn.org.

The following independent studies also are available for purchase:

* 02085--The Many Aspects of Teamwork (one contact hour),

* 02086--Methods for Improving Patient Care (3.5 contact hours), and

* 02087--Transfusion is Not the Only Option (5.5 contact hours).

The purchase price includes handouts, scan sheets, and the contact hour fee for one person. The deadline to apply for contact hours for these independent studies is April 30, 2005. These studies may be purchased by calling AORN customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1.

Management resources. AORN is developing a series of perioperative management resources to meet the needs of both current OR managers and staff nurses who are considering moving into managerial roles. These resources will consist of printed manuals, online modules, and one-day regional seminars. The first three manuals-Time Management, Statistics, and Budgeting are available now. New manuals and online modules will be released periodically throughout the year. Seminars are scheduled to begin this summer. For more information, call Susan Root, RN, MSN, CNOR, at (800) 755-2676 x 243.

Contact hours also may be obtained through Home Study Programs in the AORN Journal. New Home Studies are published every month.

GROUP STUDY MODULES

AORN's Center for Perioperative Education has inservice programs, education, and specialty modules to assist you in making presentations to your peers and staff members. They are designed to help orient new nurses or assist in providing staff members with information about various required topics. Most modules are designed to be presented within one hour.