"time out"

Question 1

Purpose of the time out

Answer 1

A uniform approach to checking pt identification and matching that pt to their intended surgical intervention

Question 2

Sentinel events

Answer 2

A subset of adverse patient safety events which are wholly preventable, and result in serious injury or death

Question 3

risk factors in sentinel events

Answer 3

• Emergency operations
  
  • Breakdown of communication
  • Lack of/ non-compliance with policy and procedures.
  • Incomplete pt assessment
  • Staffing issues
• Illegible handwriting and

Question 4

3 minmum requirements of pt safety campaign

Answer 4

• site marking
• time out principles (correct pt, site, procedure, protocol)
• preoperative verification