Operating Room

The Infection Control Today® operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

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Endoscopy at the hospital. Doctor holding endoscope before gastroscopy  (Adobe Stock by romaset)
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks

May 7th 2025

Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.

Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN RN CNOR CRCST CHL
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing

April 27th 2025

Marjorie Wall, EDBA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CSSBB
A Chat With Marjorie Wall, EDBA: Human Factors, Innovation, and Collaboration for Safer Patient Outcomes in the SPD

April 25th 2025

Hospital Linens  (Adobe Stock)
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens

April 25th 2025

A group of surgeons in the operating room with surgery equipment. The doctor is looking at the screen.   (Adobe Stock 383588409 by Vadim)
The Impact of Operating Room (OR) Traffic on Infection Risk: Reducing Movement to Improve Patient Safety

April 23rd 2025

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