OR nurses, managers rate issues

The Denver-based Association of Operating Room Nurses asked attendees at their congress last year which of the following clinical issues are the most critical in today's surgical environment:

Staff Nurse

nurses managers

Aseptic technique17.3%13.1%

Sterilization 9.2% 26.3%

Infectious disease 19.4% 27.3%

Latex sensitivity 10.2% 14.1%

Smoke 40.8% 15.2%

When asked, "What do you see as your most important function?" 24% of staff nurses and 68% of managers said resource management.