Final answer:
Instrument sets and patient care equipment must be processed and distributed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure patient care and safety.
Step-by-step explanation:
Instrument sets and patient care equipment must be processed and distributed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure proper patient care and safety.
Accurate processing involves reviewing the items aloud with the team to ensure the correct procedure name, complete needle/sponge/instrument counts, correctly labeled specimens, and identification of any equipment issues.
Timely distribution is important to maintain a sterile field during medical procedures and prevent sepsis. A sterile field is maintained using proper aseptic technique, reducing the risk of contamination and sepsis. The recovery and care of the patient should also be reviewed aloud by the surgeon, nurse, and anesthesia professional.