National Time Out Day.

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National Time Out Day.

June 13, 2007

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.

The Joint Commission requires time outs prior to surgical incision. This Web site includes information and resources for National Time Out Day, an initiative to raise awareness on the importance of surgical team time outs. The annual observation is in June.

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