A patient with complicated diabetes is scheduled for a below the knee amputation at 7 AM. The surgical team adheres to the 2012 National Patient Safety Goals by implementing which protocols? (Select all that apply.)
a. The surgical team asks the patient to verify his/her name, type of surgery, and limb to be removed.
b. Ask each member of the surgical team to provide a copy of licensure and, if applicable, certification to patient and family.
c. The surgical team uses the chart number and name/hospital number to ensure they have the correct patient.
d. Mark the procedure site with "X" and again ask the patient to verify correct site.
e. After arrival in the operating room, perform a "time-out" for final identification of patient and operative site along with agreement of what procedure is scheduled.
ANS: A, C, D, E
Correct: The 2012 National Patient Safety Goal includes universal precautions to ensure patient safety and prevent sentinel events. Methods to identify patient and surgical procedure are required.
Incorrect:
b. The health care providers do not provide copies of license and certification to patient or family: verification is the responsibility of the employing agency.
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