Vol. XI, No. 3Archive > March, 2010
Safety
Go Beyond Time Outs With Pre-Op Briefings
Scott Hurlbert, MD
Nurses and techs often hesitate to challenge surgeons, even if they notice problems that could lead to direct patient harm. The solution to this age-old problem plaguing ORs is communication. For us, the communication takes place immediately after the time out when the entire surgical team gathers for a quick briefing.
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