Dispose ofcontaminatedlinensproperlyPerformsurgicalhandscrubbingAvoidtalkingover thesterile fieldUse personalgroominghabits thatprevent thespread ofmicroorganismsMoveequipmentaway from thebody whencleaningarticlesKeep sterileitems abovewaist levelSterilizesurgicalinstrumentsUsealcohol-based handsanitizerWearclean,non-sterileglovesLimitmovementaround thesterile fieldEncouragecoughetiquetteWashhandswith soapand waterDisinfectbedsidetablesAvoid spillingsolution on asterile setupUse properwastedisposaltechniquesPreparea sterilefieldNever turnyour backon thesterile fieldAvoidraisingdustCleanleastsoiledareas firstHandlesoiled itemsaway fromthe bodyConsiderouter inchof sterilefieldIndwellingurinarycatheterinsertionCheck forpackageintegritybefore useUsesterilegloves forsurgeryDispose ofcontaminatedlinensproperlyPerformsurgicalhandscrubbingAvoidtalkingover thesterile fieldUse personalgroominghabits thatprevent thespread ofmicroorganismsMoveequipmentaway from thebody whencleaningarticlesKeep sterileitems abovewaist levelSterilizesurgicalinstrumentsUsealcohol-based handsanitizerWearclean,non-sterileglovesLimitmovementaround thesterile fieldEncouragecoughetiquetteWashhandswith soapand waterDisinfectbedsidetablesAvoid spillingsolution on asterile setupUse properwastedisposaltechniquesPreparea sterilefieldNever turnyour backon thesterile fieldAvoidraisingdustCleanleastsoiledareas firstHandlesoiled itemsaway fromthe bodyConsiderouter inchof sterilefieldIndwellingurinarycatheterinsertionCheck forpackageintegritybefore useUsesterilegloves forsurgery

Asepsis Bingo: Germs Beware! - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Dispose of contaminated linens properly
  2. Perform surgical hand scrubbing
  3. Avoid talking over the sterile field
  4. Use personal grooming habits that prevent the spread of microorganisms
  5. Move equipment away from the body when cleaning articles
  6. Keep sterile items above waist level
  7. Sterilize surgical instruments
  8. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  9. Wear clean, non-sterile gloves
  10. Limit movement around the sterile field
  11. Encourage cough etiquette
  12. Wash hands with soap and water
  13. Disinfect bedside tables
  14. Avoid spilling solution on a sterile setup
  15. Use proper waste disposal techniques
  16. Prepare a sterile field
  17. Never turn your back on the sterile field
  18. Avoid raising dust
  19. Clean least soiled areas first
  20. Handle soiled items away from the body
  21. Consider outer inch of sterile field
  22. Indwelling urinary catheter insertion
  23. Check for package integrity before use
  24. Use sterile gloves for surgery