Outcome
The learner will have the knowledge and confidence to implement the evidence-based practices and recommendations from the AORN Guideline for Environmental Cleaning to evaluate cleaning products in the perioperative practice setting, to develop cleaning procedures in various perioperative practice areas, to use proper handling techniques for contaminated items, to use enhanced environmental cleaning procedures following the care of patients with multi-drug resistant organisms, and to conduct performance improvement process to monitor environmental cleanliness
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to:
- Identify key factors in the evaluation of cleaning products used in the perioperative practice setting.
- Identify clinical considerations for developing cleaning procedures in various perioperative practice areas.
- Identify proper handling techniques for contaminated items.
- Identify enhanced environmental cleaning procedures following the care of patients with multi-drug resistant organisms.
- Identify performance improvement processes to monitor environmental cleanliness.
