Area of Content/Statement

Policy

Guideline

Neither/Don’t Need

The RN should direct the sales rep’s activities.

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3

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A system is in place to document that the sales rep has completed instruction in asepsis, fire & safety, infection control, bloodborne pathogens & patients’ rights.

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2

The sales rep’s presence & purpose should be prescheduled with the designated OR management & surgeon and approved.

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5

The sales rep should wear identification while in the facility.

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1

The sales rep with specialized training may perform remote calibration (e.g. pacemakers, laser techs).

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1

All electric equipment brought in by sales reps must be checked by BioMed before use.

9

A clearly defined system is in place to document unusual occurrences involving sales reps.

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4

2

Sales reps must sign in and out of the OR.

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6

1

Sales reps may not open sterile supplies.

10

Sales reps may not scrub on procedures.

10

Sales reps may not sterilize instruments or equipment.

9

Sales reps may not set up or operate equipment.

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2

1

No physical contact with the patient.

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3

Limited to room & case that they are there for.

3

6

1

Observer status only & to provide verbal consultation.

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3

Number of observers in OR is restricted.

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1

Sales rep must be "in good health" (e.g. no fever or runny nose, not on any medications for transmissible illness).

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7

2

Must provide documentation of TB & Hepatitis immunity.

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4

2

Must be physically oriented to OR.

2

8

Sales reps must maintain a professional attitude.

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1

Any member of the OR team may request that an observer leave the room.

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6

Sales reps may contact only those personnel for which authorization has been granted.

3

6

1

Department telephones are for department use only, not for personal calls or for making other sales contacts.

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8

1

Negative comments about competitors or previous sales reps are unacceptable.

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8

1

Sales reps are not permitted in physician’s lounges unless prior arrangements to meet a specific physician have been made.

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6

3

Sales must agree to respect the privacy & confidentiality of patients, staff, and employees at all times.

9

1

The patient must be informed and give permission for the sales rep to be in the OR.

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5

Presence of the sales rep is documented in the intraoperative nurse’s notes.

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1

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