Steps for infection control in operating rooms and case scheduling and workflow.

What is it about?

The article is for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, surgeons, operating room nurses, and other who work in operating rooms. (1) The article summarizes how to reduce contamination of the operating room, especially from patients without active COVID-19. (2) The article explains how to run the surgical suite during periods when the amount of personal protective equipment (e.g., surgical masks) is limiting the amount of surgery.

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Why is it important?

Infection control pre-COVID-19 is important to protect and care for patients. During the COVID-19 era, it also protects the healthcare workers, and their ability to care for future patients. When personal protective equipment is limited, operating room management needs to change markedly from normal decision-making.