This online continuing education activity is one presentation from a live conference that was recorded on December 5-6, 2007 in Roswell, Georgia. This specific presentation on How New Technologies and Practices Will Impact Patient Safety will benefit physicians, perioperative registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking an update on the application of information technology advances that can improve personnel performance and directly impact patient care. Linda K. Groah, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA, FAAN, the Executive Director and CEO of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses delivers a comprehensive presentation on incorporating information technology that can shift priorities from financial management to optimizing clinical and operational performance creating a safer patient environment. Ms. Groah initially addresses the driving forces for patient safety in the future and focuses on the role of information technology as it applies to electronic medical records, (EMR), computerized provider order entry, robotic automation, telemedicine, integrated medical devices, bar coding,radio frequency identification systems, and new facility construction. The purpose of this educational activity is to present the future benefits of information technology that improve patient safety and quality of care and increase efficiencies. This videotaped presentation will be enhanced with synchronized audio recordings and PowerPoint slides. The participant will complete test questions and a course evaluation form to measure the value of this learning experience.