Resources: OR and Surgical Tools
Explore our resources list below!
AORN Position Statement on Environmental Responsibility
AORN’s 2020 Position Statement on Environmental Responsibility sets the standard for perioperative sustainability. It outlines evidence-based practices for reducing waste and harmful chemicals, promoting reuse where safe, and integrating environmental stewardship into operating room policies and culture. Ideal for perioperative leaders and clinical teams committed to greener, healthier surgical environments
Greening the Operating Room (OR) and Perioperative Arena
The American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Greening the Operating Room guide empowers anesthesia teams and perioperative staff with evidence-based tools to reduce environmental impact. It covers key strategies—including low-flow anesthetic management, reusable versus disposable equipment decisions, proper waste segregation, and responsible drug handling—supported by sustainability checklists and OR-focused implementation frameworks
A nurse-led team in Stanford’s Pediatric ICU took on the challenge of reducing massive medical waste—22,000 pounds and $8 million worth annually—from bedside supply carts. What started as a small grassroots effort grew into a hospital-wide collaboration, shifting culture, cutting costs, and sending critical supplies to communities in need. See how this team turned sustainability into everyday practice.
Nitrous Oxide Toolkit
Hear from nurses Pamela Ramagano and Ashley Oncay, who work at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware. They explain the different ways they have been able to reduce plastic waste in their workplace and provide valuable insights into how you can help make this happen too! Take action today!
Hear from Kylie and Sylvia, registered nurses in Flagstaff Arizona, as they share how they managed to get their hospital to cut back on plastic waste through innovative reuse of materials that otherwise would have been thrown in the trash. Join us to take action in your own community today.