lowering rails, and using the sheet to lift and move can make the
task easier.
2. Slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips and falls are
the second most common
cause of lost workday
injuries in health care,
according to the CDC,
which says the mishaps
are more likely to result in
fractures and multiple
injuries than other types
of workers' compensation
claims. Keep the OR floor
dry and free of clutter.
There are many ways to
keep the OR floor dry,
including wicking devices,
absorbent mats set
around the table and fluid
waste suction systems.
You can also prevent fluid
from ever reaching the
floor by using drapes that
have built-in fluid collection bags.
Cords might be the biggest tripping hazard in the OR. Rather than
plugging cords into wall outlets and draping them across the floor,
think of ways to keep your equipment power cords off the floors.
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• WATCH YOUR STEP Cords might be the biggest tripping hazard in the OR.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
