Kurby
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AORN Recommendations
For those working in perioperative patient care, where patients are considered at high risk of acquiring an infection, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has developed recommendations for surgical hand antisepsis as well as for general hand hygiene.[7]
The AORN has the following recommendations about fingernails:
Fingernails should be kept short, clean, and healthy.
A single-use nail cleaner should be used under running water to clean the debris from the subungual area, which harbors the most organisms found on the hands.
Long fingernails may pose a hazard to patient safety when moving or positioning the patient.
Long fingernails require extra effort when cleaning subungual areas.
When fingernails are long, gloves may tear, presenting a risk to both the nurse and the patient.
The AORN has the following recommendations about fingernail polish:
If used, nail polish should not be chipped.
Studies have demonstrated that chipped nail polish may support the growth of organisms on the fingernails.
While no studies have demonstrated a relationship between freshly applied nail polish and infection,[1] there is concern that individuals with fresh manicures may be hesitant to perform rigorous hand hygiene in an effort to protect their nails. Compromises in hand hygiene technique may then lead to transmission of infection.
If nail polish is worn, it should not be worn for more than 4 days. At the end of 4 days, nail polish should be removed and freshly reapplied.
Individuals who choose to wear nail polish should be guided by their surgical conscience, which requires a combination of clinical experience, judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to question a practice when one believes it is not the right thing to do.
The AORN recommends the following concerning acrylic (artificial) nails:
Artificial nails should NOT be worn.
Numerous studies validate the increased number of bacteria cultured from the fingertips of persons wearing artificial nails, both before and after hand washing.
State Boards of Cosmetology report that fungal growth occurs more frequently under artificial nails.
For those working in perioperative patient care, where patients are considered at high risk of acquiring an infection, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has developed recommendations for surgical hand antisepsis as well as for general hand hygiene.[7]
The AORN has the following recommendations about fingernails:
Fingernails should be kept short, clean, and healthy.
A single-use nail cleaner should be used under running water to clean the debris from the subungual area, which harbors the most organisms found on the hands.
Long fingernails may pose a hazard to patient safety when moving or positioning the patient.
Long fingernails require extra effort when cleaning subungual areas.
When fingernails are long, gloves may tear, presenting a risk to both the nurse and the patient.
The AORN has the following recommendations about fingernail polish:
If used, nail polish should not be chipped.
Studies have demonstrated that chipped nail polish may support the growth of organisms on the fingernails.
While no studies have demonstrated a relationship between freshly applied nail polish and infection,[1] there is concern that individuals with fresh manicures may be hesitant to perform rigorous hand hygiene in an effort to protect their nails. Compromises in hand hygiene technique may then lead to transmission of infection.
If nail polish is worn, it should not be worn for more than 4 days. At the end of 4 days, nail polish should be removed and freshly reapplied.
Individuals who choose to wear nail polish should be guided by their surgical conscience, which requires a combination of clinical experience, judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to question a practice when one believes it is not the right thing to do.
The AORN recommends the following concerning acrylic (artificial) nails:
Artificial nails should NOT be worn.
Numerous studies validate the increased number of bacteria cultured from the fingertips of persons wearing artificial nails, both before and after hand washing.
State Boards of Cosmetology report that fungal growth occurs more frequently under artificial nails.
The spoiler about Jill having a biological family member right there under her nose really has me curious as to who it could be.. 
... left the room, did not "pause" the show and came back and there is Sharon in her bathing suit, sitting on the bed talking to Adam in his hotel room ... I quickly rewound it ... ugh!!! 
That said, I dont know how reliable this is but at least its chat-worthy!! 
So Jill would be related both to Lauren and Gloria (not to worry, Laurens dad isnt Glorias dad so Michael and Lauren are safe!! phew!)
