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  • Patient Safety
  • Surgical Risk Management
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

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  • Retained foreign objects (RFOs), also known as unintentionally retained foreign objects (URFOs) or retained surgical items (RSIs), are a critical patient safety concern following invasive procedures.
  • RFOs are the second most reported sentinel event (SE) after falls, highlighting their prevalence and impact.
  • Factors contributing to RFOs include intraoperative blood loss, prolonged procedures, multiple surgical teams, and inadequate counting protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the contributing factors to retained foreign objects (RFOs) in surgical procedures.
  • To emphasize the role of operating room (OR) culture in the occurrence of RFOs.
  • To propose strategies for the elimination of RFOs and improvement of patient safety.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors contributing to retained foreign objects (RFOs).
  • Analysis of technological solutions like bar-coded and RFID-tagged sponges.
  • Assessment of the impact of operating room (OR) culture and policy on RFO incidence.

Main Results:

  • Several factors increase RFO risk, including operative complexity, blood loss, and team dynamics.
  • Technological advancements have shown potential but face limited adoption.
  • A significant percentage of falsely correct counts indicates a critical role of unsafe OR culture.

Conclusions:

  • RFOs serve as indicators of underlying issues within the OR environment and culture.
  • A multipronged strategy involving vigilance, standardized policies, and staff accountability is essential for RFO elimination.
  • Strong leadership commitment, resource allocation, and role modeling of safety values are crucial for fostering a safer surgical environment.