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Generic Theatre Standard No 18 - Use of Mobile Phones in the<br />
Operating Theatres<br />
Standard Statement: The inappropriate use of mobile phones in the operating theatre department<br />
is strictly prohibited.<br />
Method:<br />
• Staff must be familiar with the trust policy regarding the use of mobile phones in the hospital.<br />
• Staff are only to use their mobile phones in the coffee room whilst on their designated<br />
breaks, or for essential Trust business use.<br />
• Mobile phones must be switched off or on silent mode in the restricted areas i.e. Prep room,<br />
Anaesthetic room, Operating Theatre and Sluice.<br />
• Sending text messages and receiving calls whilst in the theatre is strictly prohibited when<br />
patients are present.<br />
• The Trust accepts no responsibility for loss, damage to, or breakage of staff member’s<br />
mobile phones.<br />
• The use of picture phones, by any staff member or visitor, is strictly prohibited in theatre.<br />
Compliance: 100%<br />
Exceptions: On call Surgeons and anaesthetists who are unable to divert emergency calls whilst<br />
operating.<br />
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