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Use of surgical safety checklists in Australian operating theatres: an observational study

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The use of surgical safety checklists (SSC) is an intervention aimed at reducing mortality and morbidity. Although the effectiveness of their use in surgery has been studied extensively, little is… Click to show full abstract

The use of surgical safety checklists (SSC) is an intervention aimed at reducing mortality and morbidity. Although the effectiveness of their use in surgery has been studied extensively, little is known about their practical use in Australian hospitals. The aim of this study was to observe and document the use of SSC in Australia.

Keywords: use; study; use surgical; surgical safety; safety checklists

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2017

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