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Generic Theatre Standard No 03 - Disposing of Confidential Information<br />
in the theatre department.<br />
Standard Statement: Theatre practitioners must protect and dispose of any confidential<br />
information, concerning patients that is generated for each theatre.<br />
Method:<br />
• Each operating list must be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner. I.e. in the<br />
purpose built sealed confidential paper bin or by shredding.<br />
• Operating lists for the following day must be left face down and placed in a discreet place.<br />
• Notes/ X-rays remaining which pertain to patients must be removed and delivered to the<br />
appropriate area.<br />
• Record books must be closed at the end of each shift.<br />
• Galaxy sessions must be logged off and each computer must be closed down when the<br />
theatre is no longer in use.<br />
• Paper containing any patient details must not be reused as scrap paper.<br />
Compliance: 100%<br />
Exceptions: None<br />
References:<br />
• AfPP Principles of Safe Practice in the Perioperative Environment 2011<br />
• RCH Trust Policy Destruction of Confidential Waste<br />
Theatre Practice Standards - Generic<br />
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