Proper Operating Room Attire and Practices Assessment – PSA

1. Hair removal shall not be performed in the surgical suite to prevent contaminating the surgical site and surgical field and razors should never be used for the removal of hair

2. Proper surgical attire is worn depending on the area

3. Evidence shows that increased bacterial counts on skin surfaces when jewelry is worn.

4. Shoe covers protect from blood and fluid, and must be removed before leaving the OR suite

5. If the temperature or humidity does not record within the required ranges, the employee should immediately

6. All facial and head hair is required to be covered at all times within the surgical suite

7. Washing surgical attire at home is acceptable as long as one gets permission from the hospital

8. Clorhexidine gluconate (CGH) is an acceptable antimicrobial cleansing agent

9. It is not necessary to keep sterile field attended at all times and covered if not used immediately

10. In order to conserve PPE, masks may be worn dangling at anytime

11. Who is responsible for proper function, maintenance and Infection prevention in the OR

12. Appropriate attire for the restricted area is:

13. If I am not aware of the LCHPSC policy, it is available in Policy manager. Since we follow manufacturer recommendations, they are also written on the surgical scrub brush/sponge packaging

14. The proper fingernail length for OR personnel is________, and artificial nails are prohibited in the perioperative setting.

15. Since it is cold in the OR, an employee may choose to wear regular clothing under the scrubs

16. It is ok to use disposable brushes more than once if they are in good condition

17. OR scrubs should not be worn in the hospital facility outside the OR area without a clean lab coat or appropriate cover up over them

18. Briefcases, backpacks, and other personal items are allowed in the semi-restricted and restricted areas

19. It is OK to leave OR supplies in their original carton box container on the floor in the OR

20. Since Residents and Reps are not OR employees, they do not have to follow our policy and procedures