The 2026 AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice provide evidence-based, annually updated standards covering infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical practice, with major updates focusing on instrument cleaning, transmission-based precautions, and energy device safety. These resources, including eGuidelines+ and Guideline Essentials, are designed to enhance regulatory compliance and patient safety throughout the perioperative journey . For more information, visit AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
To protect patients from cross-contamination, AORN outlines strict protocols for instrument processing. This includes the transit of contaminated items, manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, and methods of sterilization (e.g., steam, low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma). It emphasizes the use of chemical and biological indicators to verify that sterilization parameters are consistently met. 3. Patient Safety and Positioning aorn guidelines for perioperative practice
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Errors in medication administration within the fast-paced surgical suite can be fatal. AORN mandates: This includes the transit of contaminated items, manual
With surgical energy devices evolving beyond standard monopolar pencils, AORN has broadened this guideline's scope. Terminology shift: Outdated terms like "grounding pad" are replaced with "return electrode"