compliance
data were collected by observing 195 surgeries in
ORs with floor markings and 86 surgeries in ORs
without floor markings. Four months after implementation
of the temporary floor markings in all four
ORs, 167 surgeries were observed to collect compliance
data. Finally, 199 surgeries were observed
1 month after the implementation of permanent floor
markings. Floor marking resulted in significantly
increased compliance with recommended positionings
of surgical devices in the clean airflow.