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Operating Room and Theater Checklist

by Joven Bilbao, from the Community

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Use this operating room and theater checklist to audit OR readiness and safety. Verify hand hygiene and PPE, sharps control, room cleaning between cases, terminal cleaning, and proper transport of waste. Confirm daily sterilizer testing, sterile processing practices, preventive maintenance, and event related packaging. Review PACU cleanliness and crash cart checks, linen handling, and biohazard waste compliance. Strengthen medication management with single dose preference, labeling, secure storage, and aseptic technique. Include respiratory equipment care, high-level disinfection of reusable items, and medical stores conditions. Apply ICRA for construction and follow MOH single-use policies.

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