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AORN Center of Excellence: Creating Smoke-Free ORs for Safer Surgery

Each year, more than 500,000 healthcare workers are exposed to surgical smoke—a toxic byproduct created when energy-based devices like electrosurgical units, lasers, or ultrasonic instruments come into contact with tissue. Surgical smoke isn’t just unpleasant, it’s dangerous It contains over 150 harmful chemicals, including carcinogens like benzene and formaldehyde, and has been found to carry viable viruses, bacteria, and even cancer cells. Inhaling surgical smoke for just one day is equivalent to breathing in the smoke of 27 to 30 unfiltered cigarettes. That’s why AORN created the Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation—a comprehensive recognition program that equips and honors facilities committed to creating a smoke-free surgical environment. At the heart of this initiative is the AORN Go Clear™ Award—a program that equips and honors surgical teams committed to eliminating surgical smoke exposure. About the AORN Go Clear™ Award The Go Clear Award helps your facility: Educate perioperative teams about the risks of surgical smoke Ensure evacuation compliance for all smoke-generating procedures Assess equipment needs with a detailed gap analysis Provide modular online learning for your entire surgical team Achieve visible recognition for protecting patients and staff After completing the 6-month implementation and compliance phase, eligible facilities receive: A three-year designation as an AORN Go Clear™ facility A plaque and use of the official logo for recruitment and PR Recognition on the Go Clear Award website Why It Matters Protect your team. Nurses report twice the rate of respiratory issues compared to the general population. Improve patient safety. Smoke-free environments increase visibility, reduce toxic exposure, and support better surgical outcomes. Retain top talent. A safe work environment can help attract and keep the best clinicians. Lead by example. Join the 800+ surgical teams that are prioritizing surgical smoke evacuation. Take the First Step Learn more at: https://www.aorn.org/education/educat...