Reported mortality after major surgery is 0.5 percent to 5 percent, according to the World Health Organization. While some surgical complications are unavoidable, surgical checklists have a significant impact on patient safety in the operating room.
In an effort to combat preventable surgical complications and mortality, WHO released a surgical safety checklist. But, it is one of many resources.
The ambulatory surgery center industry is rich in these patient safety tools. The key is understanding how to regulate, customize and implement checklists for each individual ASC's needs. Surgical Care Affiliates Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Training Linda Lansing and Vice President of Clinical Services Michelle George have a wealth of knowledge on the history and use of surgical checklists that ASC leaders can use create their own effective patient safety strategy in the OR.
Join Ms. Sinsel and Ms. George to learn more about the power of safe surgery checklists during a webinar hosted by Becker's ASC Review Oct. 9, 2014 at 1:15 pm CST.
In an effort to combat preventable surgical complications and mortality, WHO released a surgical safety checklist. But, it is one of many resources.
The ambulatory surgery center industry is rich in these patient safety tools. The key is understanding how to regulate, customize and implement checklists for each individual ASC's needs. Surgical Care Affiliates Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Training Linda Lansing and Vice President of Clinical Services Michelle George have a wealth of knowledge on the history and use of surgical checklists that ASC leaders can use create their own effective patient safety strategy in the OR.
Join Ms. Sinsel and Ms. George to learn more about the power of safe surgery checklists during a webinar hosted by Becker's ASC Review Oct. 9, 2014 at 1:15 pm CST.