For the perioperative professional, the Guidelines are not a burden—they are a shield. They replace fear with protocol, uncertainty with evidence, and tradition with science.
In the high-stakes world of the operating room, evidence-based practice isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of patient safety. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recently released its 2026 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice aorn guidelines for perioperative practice
Surgical Guidelines & Perioperative Standards for Safe Practice For the perioperative professional, the Guidelines are not