Resources
Preceptors and facilitators resource page
This member-only resource page has been developed by ACORN Education in collaboration with the Special Interest Group 'Perioperative Preceptors and Facilitators'.
Together, we have been developing tools and resources to assist both the preceptee (student or novice nurse) and the preceptor in providing a high-quality, consistent, and safe orientation and learning experience in the perioperative environment. These resources are developed as a resource for those individuals who's health service organisation may not already have these in place. Please note that the use of these tools are encouraged but are not mandatory.
Access this member-only resource page by clicking here.
Perioperative orientation guide
This ACORN Perioperative Orientation Guide is to be used in conjunction with local healthcare facility orientation guides/ resources/ education learning packages. The guide consists of five key perioperative orientation components that are to be used collectively to introduce a new, or returning, clinician to the perioperative environment:
- Administration
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Specialty-specific orientation
- Seek & find checklist
This checklist is to be used as a guide and is not exhaustive of all aspects of perioperative nursing. Please refer to relevant local, state and national public policies, legislation and standards of practice for consistency.
Surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving video
Hospitals and day surgeries around the country are using this resource, based on evidence-based protocols and procedures, to educate their staff on the procedure for surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving. Available as an e-subscription, perfect for facilities to share among multiple users.
View Surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving video
ACORN Perioperative Handover Tools
Comprehensive and effective handover is essential for the safe transfer of patient care throughout the perioperative environment. ACORN has developed a set of structured, dedicated perioperative handover tools to guide safe and comprehensive perioperative nurse-to-nurse handover.
The handover tool is available in a selection of frameworks, including:
These tools are to be used as a guide and are not exhaustive of all information that needs to be handed over. Please refer to relevant local, state and national public policies, legislation and standards of practice for consistency.
Perioperative professional development portfolio
Perioperative nurses are increasingly expected to be accountable and responsible for their perioperative practice. Continual development of clinical skills will maintain and improve professional performance and some Australian nursing regulatory authorities require portfolios for renewal of licences to practice.
The ACORN Perioperative professional development portfolio is a valuable instrument to present documentation of knowledge, experience and expertise.