Calling all perioperative professionals! Join us for an enriching journey of knowledge and discussion at our AORN of San Diego County Journal Club. Our club is a dynamic platform where we delve into topics directly relevant to perioperative nursing, and the best part? You'll earn 1 CE for this session. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your expertise, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals.

Read. Sip. Discuss. Engage.
Come join us in some lively discussion.

Bentsen S et al. (2025) – Patient positioning on the operating table and patient safety: systematic review & meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38186052/

Wevling A & Linqvist Leonardsen AC (2025) – Positioning the surgical patient: roles, responsibilities and challenges. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38888365/

Speth, J. (2023), Guidelines in Practice: Positioning the Patient. AORN J, 117: 384-390. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.13929

Facilitated by: Monique Mastropasqua, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1.     Describe key risks associated with surgical positioning using current evidence and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guideline for Positioning the Patient.
2.     Identify recommended practices from the AORN guideline that reduce positioning injuries.
3.     Apply research findings and AORN guidance to improve interdisciplinary communication and safety.
4.     Analyze physiologic implications of common surgical positions and integrate risk-mitigation strategies.

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Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
AORN of San Diego County, Provider #17270 for 1 Contact Hour.