Minimizing traffic during surgery lowers infection rate

New study finds a connection between surgical site infections and how often the OR door is opened during a procedure


A new study has found a connection between surgical site infections and how often the OR door is opened during a procedure, according to an article on the Outpatient Surgery website.

To reduce the number of door openings, suggested initiatives include:

• Stopping all traffic in and out of the OR during certain procedures

• Communicating more by phone

• Placing signs on the doors reminding staff to minimize traffic

Traffic audits every six months after the implementation of changes were suggested.  

Read the article.

 

 



July 26, 2016


Topic Area: Infection Control

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