Design and Maintenance of the Surgical Suite
Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Key takeaways
An interdisciplinary team should use evidence-based design concepts in the planning and design of the perioperative areas and in the development of a functional program.
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The interdisciplinary team should establish, maintain, and monitor measures for preventing environmental contamination during renovation or construction.
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The health care organization should have a systematic process for monitoring and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system performance.
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The health care organization should have a plan for managing and restoring the utilities and repairing damage to the surgical suite after failure of an internal or external utility.
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Overview
Title
Design and Maintenance of the Surgical Suite
Authoring Organization
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Publication Month/Year
August 1, 2018
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Infant, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Hospital, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Surgical technologist, nurse, medical techologist technician, healthcare business administration, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D006749 - Hospital Design and Construction
Keywords
surgical suite