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• Counting for patient safety 

  Leaving a foreign body such as an instrument or sponge inside a surgical patient is an avoidable and often costly error that can result in...

  AORN Journal, 08/01/06 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Patient Safety First: looking back, looking forward 

  In April 2002, AORN launched its Patient Safety First initiative. The initiative was developed in response to a widely publicized report from the...

  AORN Journal, 07/01/06 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Introduction to SafetyNet: lessons learned from close calls in the OR 

  PERIOPERATIVE PATIENTS place their lives in the hands of health care providers at the time they are the most vulnerable. Yet, the Institute of...

  AORN Journal, 07/01/06 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Improving specimen practices to reduce errors 

  The consequences of a specimen handling error can be devastating. In one documented case, a hospital pathologist prepared a false slide to cover up...

  AORN Journal, 12/01/05 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Planning for the future - President's Message 

  AORN's vision statement says "AORN is the global leader in promoting excellence in perioperative nursing practice." (1) This statement served as...

  AORN Journal, 03/01/03 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Creating the culture of safety - President's Message 

  In the past, when a medical error occurred that resulted in a patient being harmed, it frequently was resolved in a manner that placed blame on an...

  AORN Journal, 02/01/03 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• Something for everyone—2003 AORN Congress - President's Message 

  In March, AORN celebrates its 50th Congress. The theme, 50 Years of Excellence: Vision to Reality, is a testimonial to the ongoing success of AORN...

  AORN Journal, 01/01/03 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• The only game in town 

  Some interesting words describe politics, including influence, power, prestige, and wealth. There are other metaphors, but I have chosen the high...

  AORN Journal, 12/01/02 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• AORN creates new tools to improve member service, names long-time member as ombudsman - Headquarters Report 

  AORN is first and foremost a member service organization. The mission of AORN is to support perioperative RNs in achieving optimal outcomes for...

  AORN Journal, 11/01/02 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication

• First, do no harm - President's Message - Editorial 

  This month marks Perioperative Nurse Week, Nov 10-16. This year the theme is "Your safety is our job ... We take it seriously!" The intent of...

  AORN Journal, 11/01/02 by Donna S. Watson · More from publication