Perioperative Safety Culture: Principles, Practices, and Pragmatic Approaches.

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Perioperative Safety Culture: Principles, Practices, and Pragmatic Approaches.

November 1, 2023

McEvoy MD, Abernathy JH, 3rd. Anesthesiol Clin. 2023;41(4):xvii-xix;693-886.

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Organizational, unit, and team culture affect the safety of surgical care. This special issue examines overarching principles, common practices, and practical actions that support safe perioperative processes and settings. Topics discussed include team dynamics, operating room design, and high reliability.

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