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I usually try and stay out of this argument but I think we need to refocus this question.
It is important that surgeons and anaesthetists who are performing long cases or sessions have access to nutrition and fluids. It is a workplace health and safety issue. We need to make sure that they are looked after to keep patients safe.
I have suggested to some theatres, instead of making it a black and white issue, why not work with the medical officers. Is there a little corner that could be quarrantined where they could eat/drink, be comfortable and not be worried about breaching infection prevention and control? Do you need to put some caveats around it eg no hot food that fasting patients can smell?
You will win some respect with the surgeons.
I expect some opposition to my thoughts but I am proposing another view!
Thank you
Joe
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HI Pam,
We have the same problems. I would like the evidence as well or any suggestions on how to stop this practice.
Kind regards,
Helen
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Good morning.
We have an issue we need to address with some (special) doctors taking food and coffees into operating theatres (despite this being banned).
They also take their grubby bags in there as well
When we crack down on this I am sure I will be told by the doctors to show me the evidence .. blah blah blah!!!!
If anyone can refer me to any evidence or documents that support my position of No food or drink in the OT I would be eternally grateful.
Kind regards,
Pam
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