Maintaining Best Practice in Theatre
A four module Flexi CPD course with Louise Dale
Module 1
Infection Control
- Aims of infection control
- Risk factors
- Impact of the environment
- Cleaning techniques
- Bacterial monitoring within the environment
Module 2
Maintenance and Care of Instruments
- Methods of instrument cleaning
- Instrument maintenance
- Sterilisation methods and sterility indicators
- Protocols for maintenance of the theatre environment and materials
Module 3
Patient Care and Theatre Organisation
- Hypothermia and the effect on surgical site infections
- Hand hygiene
- Draping techniques
- Scrubbing techniques
- Theatre attire
- Optimising the surgical team
- Maintening high environmental standards within the theatre suite
Module 4
Staff Development and Organisation
- Specific nursing roles
- Methods of organisation
- Staff training and development
- Methods to increase efficiency and organisation within the theatre environment.