increased activity found to increase the potential for environmental contamination and traffic prior to incision.98,164,169
8.3 Document significant or major breaks in sterile tech- nique that are not immediately corrected or report these per organizational policy. [Recommendation]
1048 Effective management and collection of health
care information that accurately reflects the patient’s care, treatment, and services is a regula- tory and accreditation requirement for both hospi- tals and ambulatory settings.227-238
Clear and concise
perioperative documentation is essential for the continuity of outcome-focused nursing care and for