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Education Session

DEI- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

1058 - Global Voices in the OR: Perspectives from the International Periop Nursing Community

Monday, April 13, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Location: R02 - R05
CE: 1 Contact Hours
Disclosure(s):
Cassie Scott, RN: No financial relationships to disclose
Esther Espunyes-Mestres, PhD student: No financial relationships to disclose
Cristina Augusto, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Anne Marie Herlehy, DNP, RN, CNOR: No financial relationships to disclose
Jaimeson Hatch, MSN RN CNOR RNFA: No financial relationships to disclose
Overview/Abstract: This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage in a panel discussion with perioperative nurses from around the world. The panel will share diverse perspectives on the challenges and successes of perioperative nursing in their respective countries, offering a global lens on the operating room. From innovative approaches to patient safety to culturally informed practices, this discussion will explore how different healthcare systems influence the delivery of care in the OR.

The international panelists from the AORN Global Relations Committee will highlight both the similarities and differences in perioperative nursing practice, focusing on commonalities such as patient advocacy, teamwork, and quality care, as well as unique practices shaped by cultural, regulatory, and resource-specific factors. Panel members will address critical topics such as staffing models, the role of technology, education and training standards, and strategies for improving outcomes in diverse healthcare environments.

By participating, attendees will gain valuable insights into global perioperative practices and how these perspectives can inform and enrich their own nursing practice. The session aims to highlight the importance of global collaboration, fostering a community of nurses committed to advancing the quality of care and advocating for patient safety worldwide.