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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

1. Clothes should be made of tightly-woven fabric. Fabric for surgical attire should always be made from a tightly-woven fabric with a low-linting capability, Dr. Spruce says. “That’s usually going to ...