1008 - Applying the AORN Guidelines in the ASC

Saturday, April 11, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

Location: 208-210

CE: 1 Contact Hours

Primary Speaker(s)

Erin A. Kyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC

Editor in Chief, Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
AORN
Denver, Colorado, United States
Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, EBP-C, FAPIC

Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist
AORN
St Paul, Texas, United States

Disclosure(s):

Lisa R. Spruce, DNP RN CNS-CP EBP-C CNOR ACNS ACNP FAAN: No financial relationships to disclose

Erin A. Kyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC: No financial relationships to disclose

Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, EBP-C, FAPIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Overview/Abstract: This session will give an overview of the updated guidelines for perioperative practice by the guideline authors.

Identify best practices that should be standardized across all surgical settings
Provide strategies for implementing guidelines within their own institutions
Overcome potential barriers to change
Describe the significance of adhering to perioperative guidelines for improving patient outcomes