19/08/2026
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The AORN Guideline for Prevention of Unintentionally Retained Surgical Items is now a living guideline, continuously updated as new evidence emerges to keep recommendations current.
The revised guideline includes updated recommendations for team communication, standardized counting practices, retained device prevention, adjunct technologies, discrepancy resolution, ambulatory surgery, and quality improvement - helping perioperative teams strengthen patient safety and reduce the risk of retained surgical items.
Review the proposed updates and share your feedback during the public comment period, now through August 31: https://bit.ly/4hcWMHS