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Have a dedicated cleaning team.
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Use disinfectants strictly according to indications.
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Have a dedicated cleaning schedule.
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It’s everyone’s job to help maintain a clean operating room.
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Devote a separate set of cleaning supplies to each region of the hospital.
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Safety is of critical importance.
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Make a Checklist – Daily, Weekly Cleanings. Making the list a part of the cleaning process ensures an orderly system of cleaning that minimizes the potential that a dirty surface will be neglected.
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Minimize any exceptions to your protocol.
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Never enter OR in your street clothes.
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Minimize traffic in your surgical suite.
Other Safe Operating Room Tips Include:
Know the common Patient Factors that contribute to Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
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Obesity
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Poor nutrition
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Recent surgery skin infections
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Old age
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Radiation
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Know the common Human Factors that Contribute to Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
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Proper antiseptic preparation of the hands and forearms
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Every member of the team should wear caps
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Every member of the team should wear masks
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Every member of the team should wear disposable (or well- maintained cloth) gowns.
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Follow Halsted’s Prinicples (BADHAT) – Blood, Aseptic, Dead Space, Hemostasis, Apposition, Tissue Handling
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Each additional hour increases risk of surgical site infection (SSI) by 30%.