Pr-037400 New Hire Surgical Time Out/Universal Protocol and Debrief Attestation

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New Hire Surgical Time Out/Universal Protocol and Debrief Attestation

Accurate count
Cease all activity/movement, talking, music, etc., during the Time Out
Concerns about the current patient
Equipment issues regarding updates to the preference card should be addressed at this time
Everyone is responsible for speaking up and expressing concern if the Time Out is not done correctly
Know and demonstrate the importance/ rationale of the Time Out process
Perform the correct Time Out Protocol for Pre-procedure and Post-procedure (Debrief, aka R.E.C.A.P.S).
Perform the Time Out before injecting any medication AND after draping the patient but prior to the start of a procedure or incision
Procedure & Wound Class confirmation
Return to room with expectation for turnover time and concerns for the next patient
Specimen sheet signed by surgeon

Free

Joyce Castro-Rexach

MedStar Washington Hospital Center