Clinical Issues—May 2010

References 

Keeping blood-soaked sponges on the sterile field
1. Recommended practices for prevention of transmissible infections in the perioperative practice setting. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2010;p. 277–287
2. Recommended practices for cleaning and care of surgical instruments and powered equipment. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2010;p. 421–445
3. Recommended practices for prevention of unplanned retained items. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2010;In press
4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Regulations (Standards–29 CFR) Bloodborne pathogens–1910.1030. http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051Accessed January 25, 2010

Staff members wearing casts in restricted and semirestricted zones
1. Fogg DM. Setting up before scrubbing, working with a cast, counting sponges on the floor affect infection control [Clinical Issues]. AORN J. 1986;44(4):644–646
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2. Recommended practices for maintaining a sterile field. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2010;p. 91–99
3. Harvey CK. Surgeon operating with arm in cast compromises asepsis. AORN J. 1982;35(5):860
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Washer decontaminator/disinfector cleaning validation
1. Recommended practices for cleaning and care of surgical instruments and powered equipment. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2010;p. 421–445
2. Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance in Health Care Facilities ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006 and A1:2008 and A2:2009. Arlington, VA: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation; 2009;A:1
3. Central Service Technical Manual. 7th ed.. Chicago, IL: IAHCSMM; 2007;