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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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