The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority developed a sample preoperative checklist to ensure accuracy in documentation and safe surgery. The checklist notes to write legibly and avoid use of ...
Rx: Bear hugs–The preoperative checklist for youngsters admitted to St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, includes cuddle time with a warm and fuzzy new friend. An age-appropriate stuffed animal is given ...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identified patient safety in surgery as an important public health matter and advised the adoption of a universal peri-operative surgical checklist. An adapted ...