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4 2 O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | J U N E 2 0 1 4 high-quality light, which, according to Ms. Cruess, reduces eyestrain and improves ambient comfort. "I'm looking forward to this summer, when we'll really feel the difference," she says. Fluid overflow is collected by a direct-to-drain management system. Staff move the system's rover unit into place, attach it to collection ports on the drapes or to floor wicking devices and go about their business. When it's time to dispose of fluid, nurses wheel the mobile collec- tion unit to a docking station, where fluid is automatically drained without exposing them to infectious waste. Nurses also don't have to remove and replace suction canisters, and carry them to the hopper for disposal, a laborious chore that increases risk of back injuries and falls. Attire counts, too Belleville also signed new contracts with glove and linen suppliers that, because of construction delays, coincided with the opening of the new ORs. Staff wanted microfiber scrubs that wick away moisture from the skin for added comfort. They also wanted gloves that would protect during procedures notorious for causing perforations, such as orthopedics, form to the shape and size of their hands, have a more forgiving fit, provide adequate tactile sensation and have therapeutic agents in the inner linings to soothe dry hands. You may not realize it, but gloves and scrubs are major issues to the frontline staff. "How they feel can make or break their day," says Ms. Baragar. "Those things were very important to our team, so with the changes we've been focusing on, it was important that we got them right." Ms. Baragar laments the one design wish left unfulfilled: sound- absorbing surfaces for better acoustics. "The OR is a noisy place, but S T A F F S A T I S F A C T I O N OSE_1406_part2_Layout 1 6/13/14 11:37 AM Page 42