Aorn guidelines for surgical counts
[DOC File]Hopkins Medicine
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Performs correct surgical hand scrub according to AORN guidelines/policy. Performs correct gowning and gloving according to AORN guidelines/policy. Performs correct draping techniques (e.g. anterior segment, retina, plastics drape, etc). Observes sterile field and takes corrective action for breaks in aseptic technique. Clinical Portion:
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Pre-wash hands, nails and forearms prior to each alcohol-based surgical hand rub per CDC and AORN guidelines Dispense one aliquot of antiseptic hand prep into the palm of one hand. Dip the fingertips of the opposite hand into the hand prep and work it under the nails.
[DOCX File]Surgical Counts - Megan Hellrung UEXCEL Portfolio
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Accounting for items used during a surgical procedure is the responsibility of all members of the surgical team. Team members must support the counting process and be aware that the count is taking place. OR nurses and Surgical technologist must be allowed sufficient time, free …
[DOC File]United States Army
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AORN (2007). Recommended practices for sponge, sharp and instrument counts. 2007 Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines. AST (2006). Association of Surgical Technologists Recommended Standard of Practice for Counts. Department of Veterans Affairs (2010). VHA Directive 2010-017, Prevention of retained surgical items, dated April 12, 2010.
[DOCX File]Association of periOperative Registered Nurses | AORN
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Performs counts in a way that allows the RN circulator to see the surgical items being counted. Uses a standardized sequence in counting (for example, from sterile field to Mayo stand to back table). Separates sponges and points while audibly counting along with the RN circulator.
[DOCX File]Megan Hellrung UEXCEL Portfolio - Welcome to my UEXCEL ...
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AORN Journal, 70(5): 831-832, 834, 837-838. Level of Evidence: VII . ... Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, Volume 1. ... Related Policies and Nursing Practice Guidelines: University of Colorado Hospital Policy and Procedure Surgical Counts (2014.) Retrieved from https: ...
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Demonstrates awareness of responsibilities for accuracy when performing surgical counts. Follows policy and procedure for case with inconsistent surgical count and reports discrepancies appropriately. ... Utilizes policy and procedure and AORN recommended guidelines as a resource to best practice.
[DOCX File]Association of periOperative Registered Nurses | AORN
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Audibly communicate and record in a visible location (eg, count board) all radiopaque surgical soft goods placed in the surgical wound or other cavities (eg, throat, vagina) on placement and removal. If feasible, leave a portion of the surgical soft goods placed in the surgical wound or cavity outside the wound so that the item remains visible.
[DOCX File]PSI 5 Best Practices - AHRQ
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Perform at least three or four counts: When instruments/sponges are opened, Before surgery begins, As closure begins, and. During subcuticular or skin closure in the same sequence (i.e., start at surgical field, progress to table and then off the field).1,2,9,16
[DOCX File]Management of Accountable Items Used during Surgery in …
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The instrument nurse responsible for the counts of accountable items should not be required to act as a surgical first assistant in operations where a body cavity is opened. If in special circumstances it becomes vital to do so, the surgeon shall allow time for the instrument nurse to …
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