AAHA Evaluation Tool



SURGERY – PREPARATION OF TEAM MEMBERSSX19. The practice utilizes a protocol to ensure proper preparation of surgeons and surgical assistants.Purpose: to prepare all practice team members that are directly involved with the surgical procedure in such a manner that they contribute to sterility and aseptic techniqueGoals:Understand the definition of asepsis/sterilityUnderstand the importance of personal hygiene and the maintenance of a surgical environmentUnderstand the definition of asepsis/sterilityUnderstand the importance of sterile operating room attireTimeframe: Overview by mentor at time of hireResource material presented at time of hireScheduled review sessions and updatesPerformance Responsibility: All practice team membersSurgical supervisorMedical directorOversight Responsibility:Surgical supervisorMedical directorExampleAnywhere Veterinary Clinic has created a protocol to ensure proper preparation of all practice team members involved with surgical procedures. All practice team members understand the following goals and have mastered the procedures listed: Goals:Sterile technique Define asepsis Understand sources of contamination Understand modes of contamination Principles of asepsisPersonal hygiene Skin Nails Hair Scrub attireOperating room attire Head cover Mask Shoe covers Eye protectionScrubbing Traditional Anatomically timed scrub method Counted brushstroke method Brush-free scrubbing Gowning and gloving Don sterile gown Don sterile gloves ................
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