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How a Queens Hospital Became the First Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Center of Excellence

2026-09-0131:36

In this episode of AORN Periop Talk, we sat down with the team at NYC Health + Hospitals Queens to talk about their journey to becoming the first hospital to earn the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Center of Excellence designation. The team shares how collaboration across nursing, surgery, anesthesia, leadership, and support services helped make ERAS part of everyday practice. They also discuss the impact on patient recovery, including shorter hospital stays, fewer surgical site infe...

How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Improves Patient Outcomes

2025-10-0717:23

In this episode of the Periop Talk Podcast, host Hannah Campbell and guest Dr. Lisa Spruce explore Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) — a patient-centered, evidence-based approach proven to shorten recovery times and reduce complications. They discuss the purpose, importance, and implementation of ERAS protocols, and how facilities can earn recognition through AORN’s Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Dr. Spruce shares her inspiration for...

How to Go Smoke-Free in Your OR: Insights from Emerson Health

2025-09-1215:50

Join Hannah Campbell, program manager for AORN's Surgical Safety Award Programs, in this episode of Periop Talk. Hannah interviews Marci Kling, a perioperative nurse educator at Emerson Health, who spearheaded the hospital's successful initiative to earn the Go Clear Award for smoke evacuation. Discover how Emerson Health transitioned to a smoke-free environment through grassroots efforts, leadership support, and staff education, leading to significant improvements in patient and staff...

Building a Culture of Safety: RSI Prevention in Perioperative Care.

2025-08-2924:10

In this inspiring episode, we speak with Jill O'Connor, Nurse Manager for L&D and Mother-Baby at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, and Tracey Young, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist at UPMC, about how they leveraged AORN’s Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI Prevention award program to transform surgical safety in their organizations. Through the program’s structured framework, they implemented targeted education, new technologies, strengthened interdisciplinary collaborat...

Sterilization Packaging Guideline Updates for Perioperative Teams

2025-06-1110:45

Maintaining the sterility of surgical instruments is paramount to preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. AORN's updated guideline on packaging for sterilization provides crucial guidance for perioperative teams, addressing key concerns and promoting best practices for selecting, using, and maintaining packaging systems. Addressing Critical Issues in Packaging for Sterilization AORN periodically reviews and updates its guidelines to reflect current evidence and best practices. This...

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