The other day my youngest son, Peter, and I were having a steak dinner and he used a steak sauce labeled "A-1". That got us thinking, "What does 'A-1' mean?" After some research we found out that it is a term used by Lloyd's of London to rate ships and their cargo. Ships were graded by letter and cargo by number. "A" meant the ship itself was perfect and "1" meant the cargo was in perfect condition. Thus, the term A-1 signifies being the best. We all strive in our life to be "A-1" and at times it is difficult, but we all try. One way we try to achieve and maintain the "A-1" status is by keeping up on the latest trends. March is here and for many people this is the time to attend the national AORN Congress meeting. It is held annually each year in the month of March. This year it will be held in Philadelphia, PA from March 19-24, 2011. This annual meeting is a great opportunity to network, learn new skills, see new products and, yes, to help you maintain your strive for that "A-1" status. We at Healthmark want to invite everybody to come to our booth and see what is new and exciting. We can help you maintain your "A-1" status. If you're going to the 58th Annual AORN Congress, stop by our booth #3501. Say "Hi" and see what we have new to help you stay "A-1" in your field. Take care and remember to "Always Keep it Clean"