The AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo will be held April 6-10, 2019 in Nashville, TN. This year’s focus is Harmonized Care: the Key to Safety. It is the largest Gathering of Perioperative Professionals in the World with over 5,600 executives, directors, managers, staff nurses, and other perioperative professionals from around the world.

Action Products, Inc. is looking forward to visiting with the Perioperative Nurses and Professionals at the Expo Opening Reception on Sunday, April 7th from 4-6 pm. It is always heartwarming to see our friends each year and to share ideas and discuss how our products are used to protect against pressure injuries.

Action Products, Inc. manufactures a full range of ACTION brand support surfaces and patient positioning devices for pressure injury prevention, including pediatric and bariatric sizes.Action Products feature exclusive AKTON polymer gel.

We are excited to be an exhibitor at the conference (Booth # 714 in the exhibit hall), representing five product and care areas:

Neonate Products
Pediatrics
Positioning Devices
Surgical Tables & Accessories
Patient Safety

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2019.

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Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) can cause severe pain and even death to the patient. When HAPIs are discussed among healthcare managers, cost comes first to mind. However, there are other concerns healthcare workers should consider. First and foremost is...

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