Month: July 2013
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Accreditation Quality Improvement Program
The surgery center must present to the accreditation organization’s inspector the components of an active quality improvement program that is being monitored on a continuous basis; all measurements of data collection & findings must be forwarded to the Governing Body. How strong is your quality improvement plan/policy and program? Components of an effective program include:…
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Sterile Supply Storage Room
Make sure your sterile storage area is clean and dust free as possible. Maintain the room temperature in a range of 65-69 degrees and humidity maintained between 35-45 percent. Make sure you keep inventory 18 inches away from the sprinkler head. Sterile supplies should not be stored with cleaning supplies. Most importantly don’t forget to…
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Improve Safety Of Using Medications
You can reduce the most common drug errors made in the OR during medications preparation and administration by labeling medications. Include medication name, strength, quantity, diluent and volume, preparation & expiration date/ time. Staff must use clean or sterile techniques and maintain clean, uncluttered and functionally separate areas for medication preparation to avoid contamination of…
