Infection control standards and its benefits on operative theater safety management

Abstract

Working in the operating room (OR) is a very demanding job, it needs very skillful persons working in harmony to give the patient undergoing surgery the care he deserves. The OR staff should react to any abrupt situation very fast and pay attention to each detail to carry out surgical operations safely. Working in the operating room (OR) is a very demanding job, it need very skillful persons working in harmony to give the patient undergoing a surgery the care he deserves. The OR staff should react to any abrupt situation very fast and pay attention to each detail to carry out surgical operations safely. Operating Room Protocol includes Hand hygiene and wearing personal barriers. Various methods of getting rid of contamination of surgical instruments include cleaning, purification of the water used, ultrasonic removal of derbies, disinfection and sterilization. Recommendations include the formation of an infection control committee, Create, apply and follow up an annual strategy to ensure medical safety measures and continuous learning for medical staff.