May - Infection Control Table of Contents A Preview of AORN's New Skin Prepping Guidelines Let a growing body of evidence govern your bedside practice. Are Your Surfaces as Clean as You Think They Are? Tips for improving the cleanliness of the surgical environment. A Time and a Place for Immediate-Use Sterilization Answers to 5 common questions about acceptable practices. Does Your High-Level Disinfection Hack It? Research highlights the importance of renewed focus on proper endoscope reprocessing. Hypothermia's Direct Link to SSIs Active warming is proven to cut down on surgical site infections. The Details of Decontamination The safety of your surgical instruments depends on these 5 factors. The Evolution of Barrier Protection A review of the many ways that gloves, gowns, masks and drapes prevent infections. The Highlights of Low-Temperature Sterilization These reprocessing alternatives keep sensitive instruments out of the autoclave. Your Options in Whole Room Disinfection Several systems take the human element out of cleaning OR surfaces. DID YOU SEE THIS?
