Day Surgery Facilities
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Policy
In addition to our standard Practice Facility Requirements, our surgical procedure areas meet the requirements of NZS 8165: 2005 – 6.1. We also promote a safe practice environment and meet the requirements of NZS 8165: 2005 – 6.2.
We have a procedure room specifically designed with the right equipment to undertake day surgery. The room is only used for surgical procedures and is cleaned according to our infection control policy.
We have contingency plans in place in the event that any equipment and/or supplies fail or are unavailable.
Surgical procedure areas |
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Amenities, fixtures, equipment and furniture are selected, and installed taking into account patient and provider safety. |
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Hand hygiene facilities are readily accessible to minimise the risk of cross contamination. |
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Body protected areas comply with the electrical testing requirements. |
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PPE and a scavenging device is used as appropriate for procedures that generate expired medical gases, fumes, aerosols, and surgical plume. |
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Lighting is sufficient to carry out procedures, including adequate emergency lighting. |
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Floor surfaces minimise risk of harm e.g. non-slip, easy-to-clean surfaces. |
See also Medical Equipment Checking.
Resources
- See Standards New Zealand
- AS/NZS 3551:2012 – Management programs for medical equipment
- AS/NZS 2500:2020 – Safe use of medical electrical equipment in health care
- AS/NZS 3760:2010 – In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
- AS/NZS 1336:2014 – Eye and face protection - Guidelines
- AS/NZS 1337.5:2011 – Eye and face protection - Part 5: Eye protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors)