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Important Information

  • Fall Meeting October 16, 2010: It was necessary to move our fall meeting from the first Saturday in October to the 16th. Please mark your calendars! Our newly elected Chair, Ron Bennett, is passionate about growing the council so please read his invitation letter to learn more about Ron and about the ORNCC. Ron would love to see many perioperative nurses come to the meeting. Print the flyer for all the location and registration information. The agenda will be posted later. Please share this information with your colleagues at work and at your AORN Chapter.


  • New CMS Anesthesia Guidelines Completely Rewrite Former Standards: A recent round of edits to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) interpretive guidelines has caught the attention of experts in the field for its focus on anesthesia guidelines. Read about the new guidelines.


  • BRN Administration Meeting Report: In a May report, legislative advocate Tricia Hunter provides the following report.

  • Article on Physician Owned Surgery Centers: Doctors invested in outpatient surgery centers perform about twice as many surgeries as doctors with no such financial stake, according to a new study in the April issue of Health Affairs. The article is provided for your reading pleasure.

  • Council New Officers Being Their Terms: Ron Bennett, Chair and Sandra Jones, Secretary started their terms at May 2010 Council meeting. Visit the Officer's page to learn more.

  • Ratio Research Study Published: A study published by Health Services Research entitled "Implications of the California Nurse Staffing Mandate for Other States" offers some dramatic information about how altering staffing ratios could have a dramatic impact on patient safety. Read the article.


  • News About SB 1051-Diastat: This bill has been stopped in appropriations. Special thanks to Senator Steinberg who helped ANA\C defeat this bill. Urgent Request Help Stop Legislation:





    Council Member Wins National AORN Award: Our own Monica Weisbrich wins National AORN Award for State Council Leadership. Congratulations to Monica.


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  • Legislative Tool Kit Available: Through our legislative advocate, Tricia Hunter, the Council is making available several documents that will support your involvement in a grass roots legislative process. Visit our Legislation Page for more information.

Support the Nurses Float: Your donations are needed so that we can build a beautiful float in Honor of All Nurses for the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade. You can donate online at www.flowers4thefloat.org. Our online store is open where you can purchase items and the proceeds go to fund the Nurses Float. We have art work donated by a Nurse artist; there are affirmation cards; eBouquets and eCards to send to friends and family. The president of the Parade in 2013 is our very own Council member Sally Bixby. Let's support our profession and make Sally's parade the best one ever! Print our brochure and share it with everyone.

2010 Scholarship Application Now Available

California Pins Still Available: To get you pin, email Shelley Carroll or you can call her at 707-290-4852. This is a great fund raiser for the Council and your participation is greatly appreciate.

2008 California Congress Pin: The AORN Congress will return to Anaheim in 2008 and the Council has been asked to prepare a pin that will highlight our state. The pin has been created and is available for advanced purchase. The cost is $15.00 and the size of the pin in 2.5 inches. The green symbolizes land and the blue the ocean. To order your pins today contact Shelley Carroll. Supply is limited so don't wait until next year, order today.


Enjoy pictures from the October 2008 Meeting by visiting www.flowers4thefloat.org and visit the gallery page.


Enjoy pictures from the May 2008 Meeting

Enjoy pictures from the February 2008 Meeting

Enjoy pictures from the October 2007 Meeting

Enjoy pictures from the May 2007 meeting. Thanks Sylvia

Enjoy pictures from February 2007 meeting. Thanks Deanna!


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