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