Updated August 10, 2014.
Operating room turnover solutions are essential to a hospital's productivity, quality of care, infection prevention, and last but not least, financial revenue. One solution worth your review is Ansell's STAT-PAC operating room turnover kit.
The Medical Supplies Included
- STAT-BLOC Disposable Antimicrobial Linens and Covers, which include table linens, armboard covers, and pillow and headrest covers
- Disposable Patient Safety Straps
- STAT-MOP, a disposable mop-head
- STAT-BAGS, heavy-duty waste bags
- STAT-SORB, a blood solidifier
With healthcare acquired infections occurring almost 2 million times per year, and growing, it's becoming essential to focus on solving this problem. Few places are as ripe for hospital acquired infections as the operating room. Operating rooms are complicated places to keep sterile and clean, and to further complicate matters, they must handle multiple patients and surgical teams in a single day. That increased traffic means that turnover procedures must be spot on and effective.
Operating room teams and supply chain professionals are constantly trying to determine which program offers the best value and efficacy, disposables or reusables?
Here, we review one of the disposable kits on the market, Ansell's Sandel STAT-PAC Operating Turnover Solutions.
STAT-BLOC™ Disposable Antimicrobial Linens and Covers
First, the Table Linens. They offer three layers of protection:
- A quilted, breathable, hydrophilic layer allows for fluid absorption. This layer eliminates wrinkling which can lead to skin breakdown and ulcers.
- A super absorbent layer provides strong concentration of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) for maximum fluid control.
- An impervious, antimicrobial layer, which prevents bacteria from colonizing (landing, growing, spreading) on the O.R. table. This layer is made of a non-slip material helps reduce patient sliding.
Next, the STAT-BLOC™ Armboard Covers. Key points:
- Antimicrobial and disposable
- Dual straps for added safety
- Straps are secured to armboard covers to prevent them from falling
STAT-BLOC™ PILLOW & HEADREST COVERS. Key responsibility:
These are disposable, antimicrobial covers designed to prevent bacteria from colonizing on the pillows and headrests.
DISPOSABLE SAFETY STRAPS
Key points and roles in the operating room turnover process:
- Disposable to minimize healthcare acquired infections
- Fits around all areas of the body, including thighs and legs
STAT-MOP™
Key points and roles in the operating room turnover process:
- Disposable non-linting mop-head (designed specifically for the O.R.)
- Tests show it is more absorbent than traditional cotton, rayon and microfiber mops
- Helps prevent cross-contamination
- Ansell uses 100% post-industrial material to manufacture the mops
- Meets AORN guidelines for using a clean mop between each case
- Rayon and microfiber mops also available if requested
STAT-BAGS
Key points and roles in the operating room turnover process:
- Heavy-duty waste bags infused with specially formulated resin to prevent tears
- Accommodates irregular shaped items
KICK BUCKET BAGS
Key points and roles in the operating room turnover process:
- Available in clear and red colors
- Can be easily disposed of in larger
STAT-SORB™ BLOOD SOLIDIFIER
Key points and roles in the operating room turnover process:
- Available for various suction canister sizes (500–3,000 cc)
- Screw-off cap for easy dispensing into canisters
Additional Items You Can Add to a Customized STAT-PAC
- DRIFLOOR™, An absorbent floor pad that collects fluids to help prevent slips and falls. Ansell claims the DriFloor™ decreases turnover time and reduces the potential for cross-contamination associated with using blankets and towels on the floor.
- TRIP-NO-MORE™, A bright orange cord cover designed to reduce trips and falls caused by unseen cords and tubes on the floor. Great safety feature for your operating room staff.
- Z-SLIDER®, A friction-reducing, patient transfer sheet designed to help prevent disabling back injuries to healthcare workers. Single patient use.
Infection Prevention Bonus Material
For more information about infection prevention and healthcare acquired infections check out these resources:
- 8 Pre-Packaged Kits for Minor Procedures
- Ronald McDonald, Copper, and the War on Infection
- Hand Hygiene and the Medical Supplies that Can Keep You Clean
- 4 Strategies to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Operating Room Efficiency Bonus Material
For more information about operating room efficiency check out these resources: