The final time-out for a surgical or other invasive procedure must
A. occur immediately before the start of the procedure and may be performed before or after draping the patient, as long as it involves the immediate members of the procedure team
B. have all components documented in the medical record for each patient, including the components and the correct patient, site, and procedure
C. confirm the correct site by using consent, imaging, or site marking
Answer: A. occur immediately before the start of the procedure and may be performed before or after draping the patient, as long as it involves the immediate members of the procedure team
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