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    • Operating rooms (ORs) can harbor mold, posing a risk of fungal infections, including invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, especially in immunocompromised patients such as those with neutropenia.
    • Effective mold remediation in ORs is critical to prevent patient exposure and subsequent infections.
    • Standardized protocols for surgical site preparation, including cesarean delivery, and environmental cleaning are essential for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline key strategies for the removal and containment of mold in the OR environment.
    • To discuss the importance of surgical skin antisepsis for cesarean deliveries.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of premoistened, single-use mop pads for environmental cleaning in ambulatory surgery centers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and best practices for mold remediation, focusing on source identification, removal, and containment.
    • Analysis of surgical skin antisepsis techniques for cesarean deliveries, including umbilicus preparation and incision site antisepsis.
    • Assessment of the use of EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant mop pads for between-procedure turnover in ambulatory surgery centers.

    Main Results:

    • Mold remediation requires a systematic approach to identify and eliminate sources, coupled with containment strategies to prevent spread.
    • Proper surgical skin antisepsis, tailored to the surgical approach (e.g., transverse Pfannenstiel or vertical incision), is vital for cesarean deliveries.
    • Commercially available premoistened mop pads offer an efficient and effective method for environmental cleaning between procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive mold removal and containment protocols are necessary to mitigate fungal infection risks in ORs.
    • Adherence to evidence-based practices for surgical site preparation is crucial for preventing infections associated with cesarean deliveries.
    • The use of EPA-registered disinfectant mop pads facilitates effective environmental cleaning in ambulatory surgery centers, contributing to a safer patient environment.