Hospital Operating Rooms and Pharmacy Compounding: The Frontline of Patient Safety Maintaining the "Standard of Care" in Surgical Suites
The operating room (OR) is one of the most sensitive environments in a hospital. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major cause of post-operative complications and increased healthcare costs. While hand-washing and sterilization of instruments are standard, the quality of the air is often overlooked. Modern ORs utilize "Laminar Flow"...