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A. Proposal

1. Identify problem or issue

The problem of maintaining aseptic technique and non-contamination of the sterile field.

a. Explanation In the operating room, it is of extreme importance to maintain asepsis and prevent patients from contracting surgical site infections in the post-operative stage. There are many standards and policies in place to help keep the maintenance of asepsis. Patients receive antibiotics prophylactically, pre-operative skin cleansers and preps, sterilization of instruments, monitored room temperature and humidity, and the disinfection the surgical environment. Infection prevention starts in the operating room by assuring there is no contamination at the operative site and also by maintaining a sterile...