Back to basics: the Universal Protocol.

Lisa Spruce

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Back to basics: the Universal Protocol.

January 24, 2018

Spruce L. AORN J. 2018;107(1):116-125.

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Wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors are surgical never events. This commentary describes a structured communication practice requirement designed to address the problem. The author outlines elements of the protocol and reviews implementation strategies.

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