The main goal of environmental control is safe practice to ensure that the patient is free from injury related to environmental hazards and is free from discomfort. Be attentive to temperature and air quality; the patient’s body temperature; exposure to noise, radiation, latex, and noxious odors; sanitation; and cleanliness.
Eliminate or modify sensory stimuli (e.g., noise, odors, sounds).
Post a PATIENT AWAKE sign if the patient is awake during a procedure or PATIENT ASLEEP for sleep studies.
Be sensitive to conversation among team members in the presence of the patient. At best, it can be annoying to the patient; at worst, it may be misinterpreted and have negative effects and consequences, such as stress and anxiety.