Working in the Operating Room (OR) requires highly skilled staff members to coordinate and deliver the care necessary to surgically treat a wide variety of patients. The OR staff works in an intense, fast-paced, detail oriented, technically advanced environment to safely perform surgical procedures. In the perioperative setting, good infection prevention and control is essential to ensure that patients who undergo any surgical procedure receive safe and effective care. Safe working practices are also necessary to ensure the safety of the OR team members as well. http://ansellhealthcare.com
Research, explore and discuss infection prevention and control in the perioperative setting, outlining the nurses role in ensuring safe and effective practices are adhered to in this specialty clinical area.