August 16, 2021
AORN to launch ‘Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI’
Editor's Note
AORN announced on August 15 that it will launch a new “Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI.”
Facilities will be recognized as Centers of Excellence for implementing a surgical team-based program to prevent retained surgical items (RSI).
The complimentary program, sponsored by the AORN Foundation and Stryker, uses immersive technology and focuses on education, training, analysis, and quality improvement to prevent near misses and unintended consequences of RSIs.
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