Table 2.

Roadmap to perioperative infection control, describing simple, evidence-based interventions, designed to protect patients and providers

Step 1: hand hygiene

Place alcohol-based sanitizer on the IV pole to left

Double glove during induction

Place dirty equipment in sealed bag

Step 2: environmental cleaning

Organizing-place “dirty” bag for collecting all contaminated instruments to the providers right

Frequency: wipe down all equipment after induction with sanitizing wipes

Quality: use top down approach, wiping AWE with quaternary ammonium compounds and then follow up by wiping with microfiber cloth

UV-C: use UV-C to treat At-risk rooms, along with enhanced terminal cleaning

Step 3: patient decolonization

Apply standard PPE for procedures for known cases

Use preprocedural chlorhexidine, nasal povidone iodine and chlorhexidine oral rinse

Step 4: vascular care

Create a closed lumen IV system

Place disinfection caps for syringe and hub disinfection, in close proximity to provider (left IV pole)

Keep syringes disinfected and scrub all ports.

Step 5: surveillance

Use evidence-based surveillance for system optimization and sustainability.