DOORS

Wide doors support unrestricted movement in and out of the OR for the patient bed, equipment, and transport staff.

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Task Built Environment

Doors with mechanisms that control the duration of door openings minimize excess duration for door openings that could cause airflow disturbances and contamination in the OR.

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Technology Built Environment

Wide doors support unrestricted movement in and out of the OR for the patient bed, equipment, and transport staff.

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Task Built Environment

Wide doors support unrestricted movement in and out of the OR for the patient bed, equipment, and transport staff.

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Task Built Environment

Clearly visible signage to discourage door openings preserves the boundary between the OR and adjacent areas and supports reduced potential for bacterial contamination.

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People Organization Built Environment

Doors with mechanisms that control the duration of door openings minimize excess duration for door openings that could cause airflow disturbances and contamination in the OR.

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Technology Built Environment