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• Protective face shields must be worn whenever activities place personnel at risk of splashes or aerosol contamination. • Masks must cover the nose and mouth, fitting the contour of the face and must be tied securely. They must be changed between patients. • The mask should not be touched once applied. A used mask must be handled by the tapes only. • Used masks must be discarded into a yellow clinical waste bag for disposal after each case, or if soiled. • Masks must not be worn around the neck or put into pockets for future use. Hands must be washed following mask removal. • When caring for patients with suspected or confirmed influenza, all healthcare workers need to – prior to any patient interaction – assess the infectious risk posed to themselves and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise that risk: Face masks with shields - Surgical mask with intermediate filter to ensure high protection against bacterial contamination Personal Hygiene • Personal hygiene should be of a high standard. • Showers and towels are provided, for staff accidentally contaminated with body fluids whilst on duty. 2. Patient Attire • Patients in preparation for surgery must wear suitable clothing • Patients will be supplied with disposable underwear to maintain privacy and dignity • Patient gowns should be correctly fitting to enable them to be securely closed at the rear to maintain privacy and dignity • Patients who walk to theatre must be allowed to wear their own dressing gown over the patient gown and if they do not have their own gown they must be provided with a disposable gown to cover the patient gown during the transfer • Patients must wear appropriate footwear during walking transfers to theatre to maintain safety. • Patients undergoing procedures which do not require them to change out of their own clothes e.g ophthalmic procedures must have their own clothing protected during the procedure. 3. Visitors to the perioperative environment All theatres must have available a copy of the RCHT Protocol: Perioperative Uniform, stating the correct preparation for staff and visitors entering and leaving all areas of the perioperative environment. Staff/visitors other healthcare professionals must be made aware of these policies and procedures. Theatre Practice Standards - Generic Page 8 of 105
• Relatives (in particular, parents) Relatives supporting patients in the anaesthetic rooms or recovery can enter the department without changing. • Students (from various health professions) Must comply with trust policy on uniform in the operating department • Visiting professionals (surgeons etc) Must comply with trust policy on uniform in the operating department • Allied health professionals (lab technicians, maintenance workers etc) Must comply with trust policy on uniform in the operating department • Medical device representatives. Must comply with trust policy on uniform in the operating department if entering the clinical area • All individuals entering the Trelawney Theatre Suite who require passage past the reception area must change into theatre attire. Compliance: 100% Exceptions: Nil References: • R.C.H. Uniform Policy • R.C.H. Trust Infection Control Precautions Policy • AfPP Principles of Safe Practice within the Perioperative Environment 2011 Theatre Practice Standards - Generic Page 9 of 105
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Appendix 2. Initial Equality Impact
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