Synopsis:
Since its inception in 1984, the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Standards of Perianesthesia Nursing Practice provides a framework for the care of a diverse patient population across all perianesthesia settings. The Standards are reviewed and updated biennially, incorporating current evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements and reflecting changing technology and nursing practice. The 2010-2012 edition of the ASPAN Standards will reveal a new title: Perianesthesia Nursing Standards and Practice Recommendations. This change reflects re-titling traditional elements of the Standards. This updated text contains standards of perianesthesia nursing practice, practice recommendations, (formerly titled resources), evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines, position statements, and resources from partnering organizations. New content in this publication includes a practice recommendation for fast tracking the ambulatory surgery patient, a practice recommendation for family visitation in perianesthesia care unit, a position statement on workplace violence in the perianesthesia setting and a position statement on the pediatric patient. We know that you will find this edition of the ASPAN Standards to be an invaluable resource to support perianesthesia nursing practice across the care continuum. The 2010-2012 Standards go into effect 90 days after the official publication date. The 2008-2010 Standards remain in effect until that date.
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