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Scope

The primary objective of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada is to "...promote high standards of operating room nursing practice in order to promote quality nursing care in Canada " (Article 2.03. (i) Bylaws). The present document, which presents recommended standards for perioperative nursing, represents the Association's response to this objective and reflects ORNAC's motto - "Promoting Excellence." The document details three sets of recommendation; those relating to Professional Standards, to Competencies, and to Clinical Standards

Overview
ORNAC endorses initiatives for “Safer Healthcare Now” as well as CSA Standards on multiple subjects such as perioperative safety, sterilization and health care facilities.This semi-annual compendium was developed and reviewed by perioperative registered nurses across Canada and reflects current practice, research, and review of medical/surgical/nursing literature. ORNAC Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Registered Nurses, 14th edition – 2019 serves as a guide and reference for perioperative Registered Nurses, health care facilities providing care to surgical patients, and other professional associations. The volunteer members of the ORNAC Standards Committee review/revise modules on a continuous basis within a two year timeframe. The Standards are available in both English and French. 

Thank you to the committee members who worked diligently on the 14th edition of the Standards.

• Erin Robertson RN, BScN, MN, CPN(C) - ON (Co Chair)
• Heather Lithgow RN, BScN, MN, CPN(C) - ON (Co Chair)
• Linda Becker RN, BScN, MSN, RNFA, CPN(C) - ON
• Heather Martin RN, BScN, CPN (C) - BC
• Isabelle Andre RN, BScN, CPN(C) - PQ
• Jaswant Birk RN, BScN, CPN(C) - BC
• Sylvie Beauregard RN, BScN - PQ
• Vanja Ryan RN, BScN, MN - BC
• Kate Sullivan RN, BScN - SK
• Joanne Clark RN, BScN, CPN(C) - BC

Accomplishments

• Fully reviewed, revised and expanded Section 2
• Fully reviewed, revised and expanded Section 5
• New content added:
  • Environmental Responsibilities
  • Enhanced Cleaning for Transmission Based Precautions
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
    (ERAS®) and Surgical Safety Checklist (SSCL) joint practice statements
• Permission letter - Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) decision making algorithm
• Expert reviewers
  • Canadian Anesthesia Society (CAS) Standards (Section 3)
  • Infection Control Practitioners (ICP)-CJD, Routine & Transmission Based Precautions, Cleaning
• Levels of Evidence (LOE) included for all references
• American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition referencing

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Historical Development

Association des infirmières et infirmiers de salles d’opération du Canada (AIISOC)