Studies have estimated the incidence of retained surgical items (RSIs) as one in 5,500 to one in 6,975 cases. In October 2013, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on RSIs, and periodic reports in the media have raised the public’s awareness of this persistent problem.
The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased…
It is often said that small actions lead to big…
Takeaways • The prevalence of needlesticks and other sharp object…