Safe Environment Of Care
Publication Date: October 1, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Key takeaways
Perioperative personnel should take precautions to:
• mitigate hazards that can lead to OR fires;
• prevent occupational injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls; and
• reduce the risks associated with the use of chemicals.
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Overview
Title
Safe Environment Of Care
Authoring Organization
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Publication Month/Year
October 1, 2018
Last Updated Month/Year
January 5, 2023
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, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D004777 - Environment
Keywords
safe environment