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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). This 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 recommendations; those relating to Professional Standards, to Competencies, and to Clinical Practice Statements.

Overview
The ORNAC Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Registered Nurses, 16th edition – 2023 serves as a guide and reference for perioperative nurses, health care facilities providing care to surgical patients, and other professional associations. This semi-annual compendium was developed and reviewed by perioperative nurses across Canada and reflects current practice, research, and review of medical/surgical/nursing literature. 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. 

A record of changes since the 13^th edition and a full table of contents now appear at the beginning. CNA competencies are incorporated. Updates were made to lasers, pressure injury, patient positioning, psychological hazards, and surgical count management. Portable electronic devices are included for the first time. Consideration work was done to improve response management in the perioperative setting. Content is reorganized to flow better and with enhanced figures and tables.

Thank you to the committee members who worked diligently on the 16th edition of the Standards.

• Cindy Chiang, MSN, RN – Group Lead, British Columbia
• Karen Frizzell, BScN – Nova Scotia
• Melissa Lem, MN, RN, CPN(C) – Ontario
• Heather Martin, BScN, RN, CPN(C) – Group Lead, British Columbia
• Erin Robertson, MN, BScN, RN, CPN(C) – Group Lead, Ontario
• Kathy Sinclair, BScN, RN, CPN(C) – British Columbia
• Krystle Wright, MN, BScN, RN, CPN(C) – Ontario
• John Gregory, ORNAC Standards Coordinator 

Record of Changes

• Reviewed, revised and expanded Section 1
• Reviewed, revised and expanded Section 3
• Reviewed, revised and expanded Section 4
• Reviewed, revised and expanded Section 5
• New content added on CAN competenciesReviewed, revised and expanded Section 1 and portable electronic devices
• Expert reviewers: Madeleine Ashcroft, an infection control practitioner; Kaylem Boileau, Cochair of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel; and Sheila Early, President 2021–2023 Forensic Nurses Association
• The flow of information improved; references moved to the end of each major heading and additional resources removed
• A full table of contents added at the front together with. Record of changes since the 13^th edition
• Enhanced figures and tables
• Levels of Evidence (LOE) included for all references
• American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition referencing

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Historical Development

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