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New ERAS Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety

Why Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Matters

You’re dedicated to excellence in surgical care. We’re here to support that mission. By partnering with the AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety and focusing on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), we provide the tools and protocols to elevate patient outcomes. Let’s redefine surgical recovery together.

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What is ERAS?

ERAS is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to provide patient-centered, interdisciplinary pathways that help surgical patients achieve early recovery.1 By implementing standardized care protocols, ERAS ensures that all patients receive the highest standard of care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

ERAS Promotes Health Equity

Get patients back to their normal lives quicker:

ERAS protocols have been proven to shorten recovery times and reduce complications, leading to improved financial outcomes.2

Consistency in Care:

ERAS provides health equity across a facility so that every patient’s experience is enhanced. By providing consistent, high-quality care to all patients, ERAS helps reduce disparities in surgical outcomes across different populations.

Multidisciplinary Approach:

ERAS involves collaborative effort and constant communication among surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients.

How Can We Enable Patients to Have the Best Possible Surgical Experience?

It starts with patient education and data tracking.

ERAS empowers patients by providing them with the right resources and knowledge about their surgery and recovery. Tracking of patient data from before and during the surgery helps the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team optimize each individual's recovery.

Achieve your goal of delivering the best patient care, ensuring health equity and excellence for every patient.

Join Us in Promoting Implementation of ERAS

As a sponsor of the AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety, we are committed to advancing health equity through the implementation of ERAS protocols. We invite you to learn more about this transformative program and how it can benefit your patients and healthcare facility.

Get Involved

Sign up for our free gap analysis and be the first to know about exciting updates and opportunities to participate in the ERAS program. Together, we can make a difference in patient care and promote a healthier, more equitable future.

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1 Enhanced recovery after surgery. ERAS Society. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://erassociety.org/
2 AORN Guideline for Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Published 2025.