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    • Infection control
    • Perioperative care
    • Environmental hygiene

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    • The perioperative environment is a critical factor in preventing health care-associated infections (HAIs).
    • Evidence links environmental contamination to the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs).
    • High-touch surfaces are key reservoirs for pathogens, necessitating frequent disinfection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of environmental cleanliness in perioperative settings.
    • To highlight the role of cleaning protocols in mitigating infection risks.
    • To advocate for standardized cleaning and monitoring to reduce HAIs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent evidence on environmental factors in HAIs.
    • Focus on cleaning high-touch surfaces.
    • Emphasis on a bundled approach for standardized cleaning routines.
    • Implementation of monitoring programs for environmental hygiene.

    Main Results:

    • Routine cleaning and disinfection of the patient's environment significantly reduce contamination levels.
    • Effective cleaning protocols decrease the frequency of HAIs, including SSIs.
    • A standardized, bundled approach to cleaning enhances infection prevention efficacy.

    Conclusions:

    • A clean perioperative environment is a fundamental principle for all healthcare personnel.
    • Implementing standardized cleaning routines and monitoring programs is essential for reducing HAIs.
    • Environmental hygiene is a vital component of patient safety in surgical settings.