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ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Tag No.: A0724
Based on observation and interview with staff (EMP) it was determined the facility failed to ensure sterile surgical supplies were stored in a manner to prevent contamination in 2 of 2 operating rooms observed (OR3 and OR5).
Findings include:
A request was made on August 21, 2017, at 10:00 AM to EMP1 for a policy regarding the storage and handling of sterile surgical supplies. None provided.
Observation on August 22, 2017, at 11:10 AM of OR3 revealed 2 sets of open shelving containing various sterile supplies used for the care of surgical patients.
Observation on August 22, 2017, at 11:10 AM of OR5 revealed 2 sets of open shelving containing various sterile supplies used for the care of surgical patients and 1 open shelved storage tower containing stored sterile and unsterile surgical supplies.
Interview on August 22, 2017, at 11:15 AM with EMPXXXX confirmed the sterile surgical supplies were stored in the OR3 and OR5 on open shelves and not protected from the surgical environment.
OPERATING ROOM POLICIES
Tag No.: A0951
Based on review of facility documents and interview with staff (EMP) it was determined the facility failed to ensure policies and procedures were developed for the storage of sterile surgical supplies.
Finding include:
A request was made on August 21, 2017, at 10:00 AM to EMP1 for a policy regarding the storage and handling of sterile surgical supplies. None provided.
A request was made on August 22, 2017, at 2:15 PM to EMP 1 for a policy regarding the storage of clinical supplies. None provided.
Interview on August 22, 2017, at 11:15 AM with EMP1 confirmed the facility did not have a policy for the storage of sterile surgical supplies.