LAC 46:LXXXV.709. Surgical Services

A. Aseptic surgery shall be practiced in all cases in which aseptic surgery is demanded by the profession. Aseptic surgery shall be defined as procedures in which aseptic technique is practiced in patient preparation, instrumentation, and surgical attire. B. Surgical attire and technique for aseptic surgery is defined as: 1. disinfection of surgeon's hands by scrubbing with a disinfecting surgical scrub solution; 2. sterilized surgical gown with long sleeves is recommended but not required. Clean clothing and sterilized gloves must be worn; 3. aseptic surgery requires sterilization of all appropriate equipment. An acceptable method of sterilization sufficient to kill spores must be used on all instruments, packs, and equipment intended for use in aseptic surgical procedures; 4. external use of heat sensitive tape type indicators on surgical gowns, packs, and resterilized gloves or the use of "steam clock" type indicators deep in surgical packs shall be required to monitor sterilization efficiency. The date the items were sterilized should be indicated; 5. ancillary personnel in the surgery room should wear clean clothing and footwear. C. Hot and cold running water should be readily accessible to the surgery room.