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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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