Patient Safety Tool: AAO’s Wrong-Site Surgery Checklist

The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers a free, downloadable checklist for the prevention of wrong-site surgery during eye procedures.

Advertisement

The checklist includes steps to take in the pre-operative area and in the operating room.

Download the wrong-site surgery checklist (PDF) for use in your facility.

Note: View our database providing 150 reports that link to free, downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.

Related Articles on Wrong-Site Surgery:

5 Opportunities for Cutting Costs, Boosting Quality in Orthopedic ASCs

The New CMS Quality Reporting System and What a Center Needs to Do to Prepare

Quality Outcomes Reporting Expected to Cause ‘Major Changes’ in ASC Marketplace

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Uncategorized

Advertisement

Comments are closed.