From: Seminars in Perioperative Nursing, Vol 8, No 4, October, pp 208-214

This article describes a case study of reconstruction of an operating room suite. Suggestions for completing the renovations while controlling microorganisms are supplied. A comprehensive Infection Control Program is discussed, which includes essential environment controls in the operating room during any construction and renovation. A policy designed by the authors to minimize surgical infections during reconstruction is shared with the readers.