Testing Equipment in an Operating Room

Creator

Preview

Object Type

Photograph

Description

The World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist was developed after extensive consultation aiming to decrease errors and adverse events and increase teamwork and communication in surgery. The 19- item checklist has gone on to show significant reduction in both morbidity and mortality and is now used by a majority of surgical providers around the world. Pictured here are perioperative providers testing OR equipment prior to a procedure to create the safest environment and the highest quality outcome for the patient.

Hospital/Site

Staten Island University Hospital

Region

Western Region

Notes

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