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Ensure maximum patient safety and surgical accuracy with these essential preoperative check-off procedures. Always validate the patient's full name, date of birth, and medical record number against their identification. Confirm that allergies are clearly marked, the procedure matches the OR schedule, and that consent is obtained and properly documented. Check the IV site and antibiotic orders, ensuring everything is matched and verified before proceeding. Don't forget the importance of communicating with the anesthesiologist and ensuring the OR is ready. Your diligence can prevent errors!
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Preop Patient Check off The right patient The right procedure The right ID The right allergies The right antibiotic and the right site marked!
Preop Patient Check off • No matter what the situation when collecting a patient for surgery take the time to… FOAM IN! Validate with preop/ER/ICU nurse and the patient if they are able.. • the patients full name and DOB and ensure they match the name on the blue card and arm band • The medical record number matches blue card and armband
Preop Patient Check off • Verify the allergies bracelet! • Verify with the patient that the procedure matches OR schedule! • Verify the consent for the procedure & the site initialled by proceduralist if a lateralized procedure! • Verify the site, size & patency of the IV and the antibiotic order matches the antibiotic hanging!
Preop Patient Check off • Verify that a type and screen is current or has been sent if ordered! • If T & S is pending check with anesthesiologist before going to the OR • MAKE SURE anesthesiologist has seen the patient!
Preop Patient Check off • Verify any special issues e.gneuro exam, presense of consults, EKG! • Verify the OR is ready by checking the green ready signal on eORboard! Remember…if you remove a patient from preop hold without a check off completed YOU WILL BE VERITASED!!!
