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Looking at revising our staffing for straight local cases. AORN recommendations say at least one RN circulator. ...
We utilize one circulating RN and one monitor RN for local cases.
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What are your practices on mopping floor between turnover? Right now we do not mop after PE tubes, and cysto's, ...
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Does any still “fog” their ORs for end of day/terminal cleaning?
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Our NRP poster was recently updated to a plexiglass front, masonite backed frame ( a hardboard made of compressed ...
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Does anyone know the exact size trashcan that is allowed in the OR? I'm getting mixed answers from OSHA and JCR.
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What methods are facilities using for cleaning floors in SPD? Microfiber mops, floor scrubbers, etc. Thank you!
Andrea Zaffram
Mar '22
Hi Cathy. Did you get any incite on your question regarding items used for cleaning in the OR? We are opening a new ASC ...
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In facilities that have a Robot, who is responsible for moving the robot to complete the terminal clean?
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If your facility is doing glo germ audits on OR turnovers: - How are you getting them completed? - Who is performing ...
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Does anyone currently use UV lights for end of day cleaning? If you do, what brand or type do you have? Would you have a ...
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Is there such a thing as a Perioperative EVS certification? If not does anyone have any examples of competencies ...
Sharon Hershey
Feb '21
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I am looking for anyone that has a checklist list to audit their department when it comes to Environmental. We are ...
Sharon Hershey
Jan '21
Are you looking at something for the environmental services staff or something for the OR staff?
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I run a small ambulatory surgery center with only 1 operating room and I'm looking for suggestions on how to improve ...
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In the 2017 AORN Guidelines for Peri-Operative Practices it clearly states that ( V.e.1. Aerators on faucets ...
Jennifer Taylor
Nov '20
My facility just went through this before COVID. We had a state inspection, and when rounding with IP they found ...
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We are mixing a bleach solution for cleaning. We want to switch to a product that does not need mixed by staff. What ...
Heather Wood
Aug '20
Hello Cara! I work with Ecolab Healthcare and would be happy to recommend products for cleaning of your ...
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Is anyone using UV lights for decontamination of OR rooms?
Connie Allen
Jul '20
I have them in my budget for this year starting in August.In the near future UV lights could become a standard of ...
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