[MCOH-EH] question for the group regarding BBP improvementopportunities

[Thrasher, Terri]

Another adult facility:

Kim Thompson RN, BSN
Employee Health Nurse Manager
Medical Center of McKinney

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1.        Do you mandate double gloving in the OR - No. Employees only.

2.       Do you use blunt needles for fascia suturing - Surgeon preference

3.       Do you use a safe zone in the OR for sharp items - No

4.       Do you use hands free techniques for passing of sharps - Yes for patients with known infection - otherwise CST preference

5.       What safety devices are they utilizing in the OR (scalpels?, needles?).  - Scalpel knife holder, needle boards

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