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CI: Ophthalmic Nursing CI-03: Surgical Asepsis
No. Competency Item NAC DEV COM DTE EXC
  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply surgical asepsis:          
CI-03-01
  • follow principles of surgical asepsis in preparation of the client for surgery
  • CI-03-02
  • follow scrub protocols to prepare self for procedure
  • CI-03-03
  • apply gown and gloves prior to set up
  • CI-03-04
  • establish and maintain sterile field to set up equipment and supplies
  • CI-03-05
  • use appropriate procedures to chemically disinfect and sterilize instruments
  • CI-03-06
  • be alert for breaks in sterile technique during surgical procedure.
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