The following article was originally published in Preventing Infection in Ambulatory Care, the quarterly e-publication from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...

Laundering of surgical scrubs has been a topic of hot debate. Historically, healthcare providers typically sent out loads of surgical scrubs to be washed and laundered by laundering services. However, ...

A dress code for surgical teams intended to "support professionalism on behalf of patients," has been met with questions from a nursing group, which says the code lacks rigor. The guidelines on ...

Guidance on Personal Clothing Beneath Scrubs: AORN addresses what types of clothing, if any, can be worn under scrub attire without compromising sterility or safety. Head Covering Requirements: ...

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses has released an updated version of “Recommended practices for surgical attire,” providing guidance for what to wear — or what not to wear — in or ...

Wearing proper attire in the operating room can help minimize risks of surgical site infections, but it can be difficult to get OR staff to break old habits that may not conform to recommended best ...