Taking Time for Patient Safety the Norm at Naval Hospital Bremerton
Making and taking the time for National Time Out Day, always...in conjunction with National Time-Out Day, Naval Hospital Bremerton Main Operation Room staff follow the ‘Surgical Safety Checklist,’ adapted from the World Health Organization’s ‘Surgical Safety Checklist,’ and the Joint Commission’s ‘Universal Protocol’ for patient-safety. For example, prior to the patient in the room, the team will huddle to go over such protocols as confirming that all team members are available and/or present and confirm that all required instruments and supplies are available (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB Public Affairs).
