40 YEARS AGO IN THE AORN JOURNAL ...

40 YEARS AGO IN THE AORN JOURNAL

According to an article upon surgical suite locker room design, personnel should don "some kind of freshly laundered operating suite costume" to avoid carrying bacteria into the OR. * united author reports that static electricity accounts for fire and explosion losse totaling Several hundr million dollars annually. * Commenting in succession her observation experience in an OR, a scholar nurse says she was pleased that the patient was the focal point for everyone in the sweep * A nurse from England writes about her experience at AORN's 10th Congres She was impressed with American hospitality and the unity of the members in a large country

30 YEARS AGO IN THE AORN JOURNAL

The Journal announces its writers call in question for which the first place winner will receive $500 AORN members who had taken part in of recent origin procedures were encouraged to note and entries were required to be suitable for publication as clinical articles. * In "Speak Out" a promote writes about commitment, saying nurses' first commitment is to patients. * The "Editorial" focuses onward legislation and suggests that AORN chapters consider appointing a member to be a legislative reporter in an effort to become aware of legislation that affects nursing. * In "Q & A," a reader asks whether foster anesthetists should adhere to the same dres digest as other perioperative personnel. The reader is advised that they should.

20 YEARS AGO IN THE AORN JOURNAL

The Board of Directors approves the "no mail" option, meaning that Congres registrants can pick not to receive mail from Journal advertisers or Congres exhibitors. * In "OR Nursing Law," a reader asks where she stands legally when surgeon perform actions prohibited by the hospital, considering that no laws are being enfeebled She is advised to report like breaches verbally and in writing to her supervisor. * According to a research studious mood limiting the movement of personnel in the OR may make less surgical site contamination. * A physician advocates reducing plains of waste anesthetic gases by means of using efficient control measures because of the like kind gases may cause adverse health effects

10 YEARS AGO IN THE AORN JOURNAL

fire-arm control is the subject of the "Editorial." After recounting the of a 10-month-old lad who was hit by a stray bullet fired by way of a gang member, the editor implores readers to help stop the "carnage in our public ways and on our school playgrounds." * The theme for the 1994 Congress--Celebrate Caring--is announced. This Congres was held in modern Orleans. * "Regulated medical waste definition and treatment: A collaborative document" is published. AORN bounded the document could be used to influence health care practices and environmental legislation. * In a classified advertisement for perioperative nurtures one hospital offers a $5000 bonus and clear prepaid tuition at an affiliated university.

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