Table 1.
Recommendations for theatre staff
| Audit criteria | Target | Exceptions | Source of evidence | Instructions for data collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ears should be covered | 100% | None | Owers et al.9 | Observation in theatre |
| Nose should be covered with a mask | 100% | None | Woodhead et al.8 | Observation in theatre |
| Hair should be covered | 100% | None | Hubble et al.2 | Observation in theatre |
| Piercings should be left in and covered | 100% | Those that do do not have piercings | Bartlett et al.10 | Observation in theatre |
| Shirts should be tucked in | 100% | None | On the recommendation of the senior arthroplasty surgeon. No published data to support this recommendation | Observation in theatre |