With over 300 million people worldwide going under the knife every year, safer surgery is a universal healthcare priority. New studies and advances in medical science are reducing risk all the time — but the key to increasing patient safety is neither complex nor around the proverbial corner, but right in front of us.
According to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, the most reported root causes of surgical errors are things like lack of leadership, poor communication, improper assessment, and other simple varieties of human error. By advocating for these four principles, we can make the OR a safer place for everyone.
In the high-stress, high-performance world of the OR, even the smallest details can have a significant impact. Preventing medical errors can be as simple as improving communication, practicing good catheter techniques, and using checklists. Download our free infographic as a helpful reminder that reducing risk happens in small ways every day.
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Paige B. and Jasmine M. Posing infront of machine – blue caps @ Novato Surgery…