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COVID-19 Procedure: Surgical Operations for Suspected or Confirmed Patients

COVID-19 Procedure: Surgical Operations for Suspected or Confirmed Patients

Follow this COVID-19 procedure to safely conduct surgical operations including preparation and disinfection. This template can be run as a checklist from within Process Street or it can be printed out and displayed. Page 14 - 15.
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COVID-19 Procedure: Surgical Operations for Suspected or Confirmed Patients:
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Requirements for Operation Rooms and Staff PPE:
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Arrange the patient in a negative pressure operating room
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Prepare all required items for the operation
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All surgical personnel should put on PPE in the buffer room
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Wear disposable sterile operating clothes and gloves
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Assess whether the patient needs caps and masks
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Charge nurses are ready to deliver items from buffer area
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Check the operation room is tightly closed off
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Exclude irrelevant personnel from entering the operating room
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Procedures for Final Disinfection:
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Dispose of COVID-19 related medical waste
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Disinfect reusable medical devices
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Disinfect and dispose of medical fabrics
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Disinfect the surfaces of objects
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Disinfect all walls and floors
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Disinfect the indoor air
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