AORN Position Statement on Patient Safety. | PSNet

Provide Feedback |

Register

Organizational Policy/Guidelines

AORN Position Statement on Patient Safety.

May 1, 2022

AORN J. 2022;115(5):454-457.

This position statement outlines recommendations from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses on core components of safe perioperative nursing and its role in strengthening patient safety. Elements discussed include error reduction, leadership engagement, and safe working environment..

PubMed citation

Related Resources

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Policy Brief: COVID-19 and nursing homes.

May 20, 2020

AORN Position Statement on Criminalization of Human Errors in the Perioperative Setting.

August 29, 2018

Guideline Summary: Medication Safety.

April 18, 2018

2016 Updated American Society of Clinical Oncology/Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards, including standards for pediatric oncology.

April 12, 2017

Addressing nurse fatigue to promote safety and health: joint responsibilities of registered nurses and employers to reduce risks.

September 14, 2016

Improving patient safety and communication through care rounds in a pediatric oncology outpatient clinic.

August 9, 2011

AORN guidance statement: creating a patient safety culture.

August 2, 2010

Improving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios as a cost-effective safety intervention.

November 29, 2009

Counting for patient safety.

February 13, 2008

AORN Guidance Statement: Safe Medication Practices in Perioperative Settings Across the Life Span.

February 13, 2008

View More

See More About The Topic

Facility and Group Administrators

Medical/Surgical Nursing

To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your email address below.

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Telephone: (301) 427-1364