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Archive > May, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 5

Safety

Why We Created a "Safety Nurse" Position

Bobbie Kendrick, RN, CNOR

We originally created the role of safety nurse to prevent wrong-site surgeries. While our safety nurses continue to ensure that we perform the right procedure on the right site on the right patient, we've expanded their role so that they now serve as patient ambassadors. They contact patients 2 days before surgery, complete medical histories, confirm that necessary labs and H&Ps are complete, and contact patients to confirm arrival times on the day of surgery.

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