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Archive > June, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 6

Staffing

5 Steps to a Clutter-free Surgical Facility

Yvonne Rieger, RN, BSN, CNOR

Think about how you feel after cleaning your overfilled garage, untidy basement or messy bedroom. It's cathartic, isn't it? The spaces are usable again and more enjoyable to live in and around. You can create that same sensation for your staff by following the 5 S's: sort through clutter, straighten equipment, shine surfaces, standardize supplies and sustain the fresh, clean look.

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