Writing’s on the wall: improving the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

Background and problem The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist has been shown to improve patient safety as well as improving teamwork and communication in theatres. In 2009, it was made a mandatory requirement for all NHS hospitals in England and Wales. The WHO checklist is intended to be adapted to suit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tom Knight, Helen Murray, Lawrence Kidd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:BMJ Open Quality
Online Access:https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001086.full