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Which of the following is not
recommended for safer maintenance of wet floors?
a.
installing drains in the OR floor
b.
placing warning signs after mopping
c.
acquiring a direct-to-drain waste disposal system
d.
directing staff to wear
non-slip footwear
Answer:
a
Putting floor drains in the surgical suite would run afoul of infection con-
trol guidelines and construction safety regulations, but direct-to-drain fluid
waste collection and disposal systems, both portable and wall-mounted
options, are seen as an efficient solution. Floor-based fluid management
products such as suction devices and absorbent mats also offer economic
options.
Wet floors should always be signaled, especially when speedy room turnovers
are followed immediately by the arrival of staff setting up the next case. And if
patients are always issued non-skid socks to keep them on their feet, why not
make sure that your staff's got sole? Many facilities require clinical employees
to wear shoes that have some grip and enclosed heels, which rules out slip-on
clogs.
Installing equipment booms in your ORs
can help your facility prevent slips, trips and falls.
a.
true
b.
false
Answer:
a
The state-of-the-art OR is crowded with technology and crisscrossed by the
technology's power cords and data cables. If the room is hosting minimally
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