Poor communication, distractions in the operating room, timeouts without full participation and problems with scheduling and pre-op/holding processes were some of the leading causes that the hospitals and ASCs said increased the risk of wrong-site surgeries.
Click here to read the entire story in Becker’s Hospital Review on the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, ASCs and hospitals aiming to reduce wrong-site surgeries.
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.