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    • Maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room (OR) is paramount for patient safety.
    • Surgical attire plays a critical role in preventing the spread of microorganisms within the perioperative setting.
    • Adherence to guidelines for surgical attire is essential for infection control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the key recommendations from the updated Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) "Guideline for surgical attire."
    • To provide perioperative nurses with practical guidance on appropriate surgical attire in semirestricted and restricted OR areas.
    • To emphasize the importance of updated policies regarding personal items, such as cell phones, and hand hygiene.

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    • Review of the recently updated AORN "Guideline for surgical attire."
    • Discussion of recommendations for laundering surgical attire, head coverings, and shoes.
    • Inclusion of guidelines for identification badges, access cards, and personal items, including cell phones.

    Main Results:

    • The updated guideline offers comprehensive recommendations for surgical attire in the perioperative environment.
    • Specific guidance is provided on laundering practices, acceptable footwear, and head coverings.
    • The guideline addresses the management of personal items and emphasizes hand hygiene compliance.

    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative nurses must be aware of and implement the updated AORN "Guideline for surgical attire."
    • Adherence to these recommendations enhances patient safety by maintaining a high level of cleanliness.
    • Compliance monitoring for policies, including cell phone use and hand hygiene, is vital.