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Position Statements

 

The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses  (ACORN) has developed a range of evidence-based position statements to communicate our position on key perioperative issues.

 

Position statements are written by ACORN expert committees and are based on the evidence available. All statements are reviewed regularly, in accordance with ACORN’s policies.

 

New Position Statements

 

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Position statement on surgical plume

 

Position Statements

 

Position statement Accountability for practice

Position Statement Advanced practice nursing and nurse practitioner roles

Position Statement Ancillary workers

Position statement Antimicrobial stewardship

Position statement Single use items

Position statement Manual handling

Position Statement Cultural diversity

Position statement Medication safety

Position statement Undergraduate nursing students

Position statement Postgraduate nursing

Position statement Perioperative nurses as surgical assistants

Position statement Nursing research

Position statement Documentation and patient information management

Position statement Emotional support for personnel

Position statement Bullying and harassment

 

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