AST Guideline - Use of Mobile Information Technology in the Operating Room

13 Competency Statements Competency Statements Measurable Criteria 1. CSTs have the knowledge and ability to apply professional ethics in safeguarding PHI and the privacy of patients. 2. CSTs demonstrate surgical conscience and professional ethics regarding the uninterrupted care of surgical patients. 3. CSTs have knowledge of the principles of asepsis and their application to the use of mobile devices and patient care. 4. CSTs can serve on as well as participate in the work of a mobile information technology HDO committee that is charged with establishing and overseeing policies that address the use of mobile devices within the facility. 1. Educational standards established by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology . 62 2. The didactic subject of surgical conscience and professional ethics in the OR is included in a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program. 3. The didactic subject of principles of asepsis is included in a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program. 4. Students demonstrate knowledge of surgical conscience, professional ethics and principles of asepsis in the lab/mock OR and during clinical rotation. 5. CSTs work with surgical team to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of surgical patients including PHI. 6. CSTs practice principles of asepsis daily in the OR and during other related patient care activities to prevent cross- contamination. 7. CSTs participate on HDO committees including a mobile information technology committee. 8. CSTs complete continuing education to remain current in their knowledge of legal issues, risk management, professional ethics, surgical conscience and sterile technique. 63 CST® is a registered trademark of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).