Observation in the Operating Room Current UH-EMC Student with observation requirement Guest under GM-38 policy Guest under GM-7 policy

Prior to OR Observation At least 2 weeks prior to the date of observation – Contact Volunteer Services @ 440-329-7362. Complete Elyria Medical Center’s Surgery Observer test (attachment) Complete and return to Volunteer Services all necessary forms (Pursuant to GM-7 or GM-38) Obtain the appropriate identification badge

Day of Observation You MUST eat prior to your observation time - low blood sugar can lead to fainting in the OR. Meals are not provided. Wear comfortable shoes that totally cover the toe and heel. Bring only necessary items with you. No cell phone or electronic devices can be brought into the OR area. Identification badge MUST be visible the entire time of your visit Park on the second floor of the parking garage and use 2nd floor walkway to enter the main building. Assistance is available in the 2nd floor lobby for directions to the Surgery Control Desk. The staff secretary will contact the Charge Nurse/Educator and you will be escorted to the appropriate locker room. Sign in visitor log book located at the Surgery Control Desk. Complete Environment of Care Safety Tour (eye wash stations, etc.)

Required Attire For OR Area Surgical scrubs and a warm-up jacket will be provided and worn - no lab coats or street clothes can be visible under your scrubs - turtlenecks or long sleeved shirts cannot be worn under the scrub top Provided shoe covers must be worn over shoes Provided OR cap (receive in changing area) ALL hair must be covered including bangs NO - jewelry including piercings

Prior to Entering the OR suite For observers who are NOT from Affiliated Educational programs: The observer must remain with their Sponsor for the duration of the experience. A Patient Consent (GM-7 Attachment C or GM-38 Attachment E) must be obtained by staff from the patient before an observation can occur. Observer may only enter the operating room suite AFTER the patient is prepped and draped. Remember CONFIDENTIALITY- Even if you are familiar with the patient- you are not to disclose any personal information to ANYONE

Prior to Entering OR suite Wash your hands- 30 seconds at scrub sink Apply face mask to cover nose and mouth and secure Put on eye shield

Upon entering the OR Introduce yourself to the Circulation Nurse who will instruct you where to stand. Once in the OR Suite write your first/last name and type of observer (student) on whiteboard

Key points about OR suite 1.The OR will have sterile areas that can be identified by blue drapes, stay at least two feet from anything blue. 2. Sterile staff (in blue gowns) have the right of way. 3. Wearing a mask and/or OR smells or low blood sugar can cause faintness. If at anytime you feel light headed, faint or dizzy immediately inform staff. Sit down where you are and someone will assist you out of the room.

During the Procedure At appropriate times the surgeon may interact with observer. REMEMBER- The observer is ONLY allowed to observe- DO NOT scrub in, get equipment, help move the patient, etc.

Upon leaving OR suite Step 1: Complete hand hygiene with alcohol foam in dispensers by Exits upon leaving OR. Step 2: Remove mask by untying strings and dispose of them in garbage can. Leave cap and shoe covers on until out of the restricted area. Step 3: Wash your hands at scrub sink

Upon leaving restricted area Step 4: Remove cap and shoe covers disposing them in trash can. Step 5: Complete hand hygiene with alcohol foam in dispensers. Scrubs may be worn around hospital BUT NOT outside the building. You may wear your scrubs to get lunch in cafeteria providing they are not soiled.

Please complete EMC Surgery Observer Test made available to you in an attachment. Highlight the correct answers and return to: Volunteer Services @ lois.koehler@uhhospitals.org Thank you