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objects were the most likely to be
cleaned, it was objects in the room
like telephones (16%), computers
(25%), light switches (27%) and door
handles (39%) that were less likely to
be cleaned between procedures. If
you're one of those few scrubbing at
the computer keyboard after every
case, you might be able to save some
time. Ms. Wood notes that studies have shown it "might not be
necessary" to tackle those kinds of objects after every case,
unless you're trying to control an outbreak or have a patient with
a multi-drug-resistant organism.
5. When do
you mop?
Our survey found that
70% of respondents
mop after every case,
while others say it
depends on the pro-
cedure. "Not neces-
sary for endoscopy
cases," says one
respondent, while
another says they
don't mop for
cataracts. Another
says that "for many
smaller cases" where
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WAITING GAME AORN says that facilities should not
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RN,
BSN
