Nurses keeping patients safe by managing risk in perioperative settings: A classic grounded theory study.

Aim: To develop and expand how nurses promote safety in perioperative settings.

Background: This article presents orchestrating a sub-core category from the theory of anticipatory vigilance in promoting safety within preoperative settings (Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27, 2018, 247). Orchestrating explains this and involves effective planning, delegating, co-ordinating and communication.