1. Clean Attire (Surgical Scrubs)

2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS Infection Control Survey includes:

3. Policies
Asepsis – Surgical Procedure / Sterile Technique (GL-9141 ) Asepsis - Staff Hygiene and Attire (GL-9107) Hand Hygiene (GL-9041) Asepsis: Traffic in Procedure and Surgical Areas (GL-9701) Pre-Procedures & Surgery Admission/Discharge (GL-8415)

4.  What are we trying to accomplish?
Gundersen Health System abides by long-established policies regarding surgical attire: scrubs, hair covering, shoes/shoe covers, jewelry, etc. We need to make every effort to live up to our own standards.
Why is it important?
Our policies are based on the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Infection Control guidelines. These guidelines are being more clearly defined by a multidisciplinary group and will be implemented and hardwired into practice.
What will success look like?
Staff will follow policies and guidelines established by Gundersen Health System regarding proper attire and personal hygiene in restricted and semi-restricted areas within Surgery & Procedures, including Labor & Delivery.

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Barriers?
Suggestions?
Concerns?

8. References
Armellino, D. (2016). Optimal Infection Control Practices in the OR Environment. AORN Journal, 104(6), doi: /j.aorn
Braswell, M. L., & Spruce, L. (2013). Implementing AORN Recommended Practices for Surgical Attire. AORN Journal, 98(6). doi: /j.aorn
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