3. Ensure that air exchange is optimal by keeping OR doors closed
between surgeries.
4. Review proper wound classification with the staff.
5. Review the importance of warming gowns and blankets for all pro-
cedures.
6. Post antibiotic
administration times
on a white board and
make them a discus-
sion point during time
outs.
7. Create a quarterly
schedule for cleaning
all OR vents.
8. Review proper prep-
ping techniques with
the staff, including
making sure nurses
always wear long
sleeves and gloves.
9. Initiate using smoke-
evacuation devices in
the ORs.
10. Make silver dress-
ings available to sur-
geons, along with
instructions.
11. Provide bottles of
chlorhexidine soap to
all surgeons' offices,
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