Perioperative Implications of the Joint Commission's 2009 Accreditation Requirements

The revised requirements add additional specifics to the elements of performance. Perioperative nurses will need to understand how these new and revised accreditation requirements will be enforced within their workplaces. This article provides an overview and some ideas for implementation. AORN J 90 (September 2009) 417-429. © AORN, Inc, 2009.