Tag: Communication

Support for staff when things go wrong

The patient had come to the OR for joint replacement surgery. Though she had a complicated medical history, there was no reason to believe she would have serious problems. But during the surgery, things went wrong, and despite everyone's efforts, the patient died. It hit the team hard, including the…

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By: OR Manager
July 1, 2007
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Timeout: It's as easy as apple pie!

The timeout protocol is an essential step before any invasive procedure to prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery. The pause also allows for the antibiotic to be given and charted, implants to be checked for accuracy, and equipment to be assessed for functionality. The timeout protocol is…

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By: Charlene Bennett, RN, MS
July 1, 2007
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