Policies
This policy addresses the scheduling and prioritization of surgical procedures, taking into account factors such as medical urgency, patient condition, and operating room availability.
What is a surgical schedulig and prioritization policy?
Surgeons and other members of the surgical team perform this activity before surgery to ensure that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
What is a surgical equipment and instrument check?
In this surgical procedure, a surgeon removes the lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial lens to improve vision.
What is cataract surgery?
This handheld instrument is commonly used by surgeons to grasp, hold, or manipulate tissues and organs during surgery.
What is a surgical forceps?
This medical specialty focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using surgical methods.
What is surgery or surgical medicine?
This policy establishes guidelines for preventing and managing surgical site infections, including preoperative antibiotics and postoperative wound care.
What is a surgical site infection prevention policy?
This term describes the process of keeping surgical instruments and equipment sterile to prevent infections during surgery.
What is sterile technique or sterile field maintenance?
In this procedure, a surgeon removes a portion of the colon affected by disease or injury and reconnects the healthy sections.
What is a colectomy?
This device, often used in orthopedic surgery, is designed to hold bones in place while they heal.
What is a surgical bone clamp or bone holding forceps?
It's the term for a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the skin to access internal organs or structures.
What is an open surgery?
This policy outlines the procedures and protocols for handling surgical specimens, including labeling, transport, and analysis.
What is a surgical specimen handling policy?
This practice involves administering antibiotics before surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
What is preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis?
This surgical procedure is commonly performed to remove an inflamed or infected appendix.
What is an appendectomy?
Named after the ancient Greek physician, this instrument is used to cut through tissue or bone during surgery.
What is a surgical scalpel?
This type of surgery uses a tiny camera and small instruments inserted through small incisions, often resulting in quicker recovery times.
What is minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery?
his policy governs the use and disposal of surgical equipment, ensuring proper sterilization and maintenance procedures are followed.
What is a surgical equipment sterilization and maintenance policy?
These devices are placed on a patient's limbs during surgery to monitor blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs.
What are pulse oximeters or blood pressure cuffs?
This surgical procedure involves the removal of a breast affected by cancer, often followed by breast reconstruction.
What is a mastectomy?
This piece of equipment, often used in neurosurgery, is a tool that uses suction to remove blood, fluids, or debris from a surgical site.
What is a surgical suction device or suction pump?
This term refers to the process of closing a surgical incision or wound using stitches, staples, or adhesive strips.
What is wound closure or wound suturing?
This policy outlines the steps and protocols for ensuring proper documentation of surgical procedures, patient consent, and post-operative care.
What is a surgical documentation and informed consent policy?
This term refers to the process of verifying a patient's identity, the planned procedure, and the correct surgical site before starting a surgery.
What is a surgical time-out?
This procedure involves the surgical repair or reconstruction of a joint, often to treat arthritis or injury.
What is joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty?
This device is used to create a temporary opening into a body cavity or hollow organ, allowing access for surgical instruments or drainage of fluid.
What is a surgical trocar?
Named after a French surgeon, this position is commonly used in gynecological and urological procedures.
What is the lithotomoy position?