August 1, 2007

No single step prevents wrong surgery

By: OR Manager
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No single step, whether the time out before the incision or surgical site marking, is adequate to prevent wrong surgery. Rather, site verification needs to be a package of activities that involves the team—the nurse, patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider—as well as an accurate OR schedule and consent and a review of all the patient information.

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