Environmental

Improper environmental maintenance can result in disease transmission through the air or through contact, which may lead to serious infections with significant potential for morbidity or mortality. Equipment that is shared among patients is especially susceptible to cross-contamination, requiring cleaning between usage. It is critical to adhere to the facility’s established protocols for maintaining a sterile and clean environment. A clean and sterile operating environment reduces the number of potentially pathogenic organisms in the patient environment, thus decreasing their chance of developing a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) after their procedure