1. Pre-operative Safety Measures
Patient Verification
- Verify patient identity using two identifiers
- Confirm surgical site and procedure
- Review consent forms and documentation
- Check allergies and medication history
Surgical Site Marking
- Mark surgical site with indelible marker
- Perform time-out procedure
- Document site marking in chart
2. Operating Room Safety
Equipment Check
- Complete anesthesia machine check
- Verify surgical equipment functionality
- Confirm sterility indicators
- Test emergency equipment availability
Personnel Safety
- Proper PPE protocol adherence
- Sharps safety procedures
- Radiation safety measures when applicable
- Fire safety protocol review
3. Intraoperative Safety
Universal Protocol
- Pre-procedure verification
- Site marking verification
- Time-out procedure documentation
Specimen Management
- Proper labeling protocol
- Chain of custody documentation
- Storage requirements compliance
4. Post-operative Safety
Patient Monitoring
- Recovery room protocols
- Vital signs documentation
- Pain management guidelines
- Post-op infection prevention
Documentation Requirements
- Operative notes completion
- Post-op orders documentation
- Incident reporting protocol
5. Emergency Protocols
Emergency Response
- Code team activation procedure
- Emergency equipment location
- Communication protocols
- Evacuation procedures
6. Quality Assurance
Monitoring and Review
- Regular safety audits
- Incident review process
- Staff competency assessment
- Protocol update procedure
Review and update this protocol annually or as needed per facility requirements.