Justin's HOPE healthcare tumblelog

You may have assumed, as a patient, that such checklists were already in existence in the OR. You would be wrong, as we were. Although these checks, including introductions, are quick-I still encourage staff to slow down a bit and have the courage to call out if they see or hear something that makes them feel uneasy.

Our patient/family anesthesia check list would fit in nicely with this surgery checklist. But instead of a rapid check as needed in surgery, it would be a required preop conversation where the family is included on the team as a valued member where their input could also save lives.