The protocol was endorsed by more than 10 Ohio organizations. It uses The Joint Commission’s Universal Protocol as its basis.
The Ohio protocol is divided into three primary processes: Pre-operative verification, marking the operative site and “time-out” immediately prior to starting the procedure.
Download the Ohio surgical verification protocol (pdf) for adaptation and use in your facility.
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