Effective Written Communication to Enhance Optimal Perioperative Patient Outcomes

Delivering a compelling, clear, concise message in all forms of written communication is imperative for perioperative nurses in clinical setting. Perioperative nurses communicate in writing through publications, in the patient’s electronic health record, email communication with colleagues, and on social media sites. Effective written communication skills are a necessary competency for perioperative nurses. Perioperative nurses must write effectively in their practice, and this concept is developed in depth in the article. Practical tips for perioperative nurses to achieve written communication excellence for optimal patient outcomes, including practice tips and examples of the various ways perioperative nurses can communicate, are provided.