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Surgical safety in catheterization laboratory.

Rejane Reich^1,2, Simone Marques Dos Santos², Marta Georgina Oliveira de Goes²

¹Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Escola de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

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Summary

Implementing a surgical safety checklist in a catheterization laboratory (CL) improved patient safety and staff communication. This initiative integrated international patient safety goals (IPSG) into daily practice.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Patient Safety

Background:

The catheterization laboratory (CL) is a high-risk environment requiring robust safety protocols.
Adherence to international patient safety goals (IPSG) is crucial for accreditation and quality care.
Previous safety strategies in the CL setting require continuous evaluation and enhancement.

Observation:

A descriptive case report study was conducted over six years in a Brazilian university hospital.
The study focused on the implementation of a surgical safety checklist within the CL.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation program guided the integration of safety goals.

Findings:

The surgical safety checklist was successfully adapted to the specific needs of the CL.
The checklist facilitated the incorporation of the six international patient safety goals (IPSG) into clinical practice.
A continuous educational approach supported the checklist's adoption and sustained adherence.

Implications:

Checklist implementation significantly enhanced patient safety in the CL.
Improved communication and staff integration were observed post-implementation.
Standardized care documentation and information recording were positively impacted.