Prepare and dress for scrubbed clinical roles

​This standard covers preparing and dressing correctly to undertake a ‘scrubbed’ role within the perioperative team. 

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
5. wash and dry your hands and arms effectively in accordance with organisational policies and protocols
6. select and put on all relevant PPE in accordance with organisational procedure
7. remove and dispose of all used personal protective equipment in a way which minimises the risk of cross-infection
8. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. the correct selection and use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
8. organisational management structures, roles, and responsibilities

9. the importance of, and techniques for:

   • washing and drying hands and arms in preparation for the scrubbed role
   • selecting and putting on suitable size sterile gown and gloves
   • removal and disposal of used, soiled and damaged personal protective clothing, both re-usable and single-use
     

10. factors which affect the choice of clothing for different procedures

11. your responsibility to prepare and dress in clean and appropriate personal protective equipment for the scrubbed role
12. requirements for use and maintenance of protective equipment when working with risks associated with lasers, radiation, chemicals and body fluids
13. how the correct use of personal protective equipment for the scrubbed role contributes to maintenance of the sterile field
14. your responsibility to ensure that the* *relevant practitioner assisting you to prepare and dress in relevant PPE does not compromise sterility of the items
15. the importance of reporting any potential contamination to the appropriate members of the surgical team
16. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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2026

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Current

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Original

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Skills for Health

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SFHPCS13

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Perioperative, care, prepare, scrubbed, clinical

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