The "Universal Protocol: A Mandatory MedStar Practice--Every Procedure, Every Patient, Every Time" module provides a step-by-step overview for learners on the mandatory practice of using Universal Protocol for all procedures on every patient every time. This no-exception practice is standard of care at MedStar, and this module outlines the steps required by the Universal Protocol which are done to avoid wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong person surgery. While each entity may have a slightly different approach, all components of the best practice must be included.

• Faculty: David Mayer
• ID: Pr-012498

The "Surgical Safety Time Out: A Best Practice Example" module is introduced by Executive VP, Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at MedStar Health, Stephen R. T. Evans, MD. Dr. Evans provides a step-by-step outline of all components of the Time Out that must be performed prior to every procedure performed in a MedStar entity. The module concludes with a Time Out Best Practice example based on the World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist, and performed by Dr. Atul Gawande's surgical team.

• Faculty: David Mayer
• ID: Pr-012417

This online module provides an introduction to the features of an interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC) and the actions to take to add an initiate an IPOC, document goals and interventions, and update and/or discontinue an IPOC.

• Faculty: Nicole Mauck
• ID: Pr-027639