WHO Safer Procedure Checklist and the Correct Surgical Site Marking Policy and Standard Operating Procedure |
| Publication: 02/08/2018 |
| Next review: 01/07/2024 |
| Standard Operating Procedure |
| CURRENT |
| ID: 5629 |
| Approved By: Trust Clinical Guidelines Group |
| Copyright© Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 2021 |
This Standard Operating Procedure is intended for use by healthcare professionals within Leeds unless otherwise stated. |
WHO Safer Procedure Checklist and the Correct Surgical Site Marking Policy and Standard Operating Procedure
- WHO Safer Procedure Checklist and the Correct Surgical Site Marking
- Safe Surgery Checklist
- Patient Safety Alert
- Confirming removal or flushing of lines and cannulae after procedures
- Recovery Handover: Cognitive Aid
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Provenance
| Record: | 5629 |
| Objective: | To ensure that staff know and understand when and where the Safer Procedure Checklist and Correct Site Surgery Marking SOP is used as part of LTHT safety culture. |
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| Target patient group: | |
| Target professional group(s): | Secondary Care Nurses Secondary Care Doctors |
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Evidence base
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Approved By
Trust Clinical Guidelines Group
Document history
LHP version 1.0
Related information
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