UHN Surgical Safety Checklist; Dr. Bryce Taylor

JANUARY 14, 2009

Results show surgical safety checklist drops deaths and complications by more than one third, WHO pilot study finds

Toronto, Ontario - An international pilot study involving the Toronto General Hospital (TGH), a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, and other hospitals from around the world, has found that using a Surgical Patient Safety Checklist significantly reduces surgical complications and mortality. The study, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Dr. Atul Gawande of the Harvard School of Public Health, appears in the New England Journal of Medicines (www.nejm.org) Online First on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. The study will appear in the journals printed issue on January 29, 2009.

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[Stinkyfart]

I saw this on ER. Very fascinating. My question is this. Why did it take so long to enact.

[kcollins58]

Great Video to use to promote the WHO Surgical Site Checklist. introduction in Australia. It is to replace our other Correct surgery check systems.

[dawnony]

This should be commonplace with all surgical interventions. This is good teamwork and excellent patient care. Bring it on.

[qxmd]

The Surgical Safety Checklist can now be used on the iPhone - look for Safe OR in the App store.