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Preop Patient Check off The right patient The right procedure The right ID The right allergies The right antibiotic and the right site marked!

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1 Preop Patient Check off The right patient The right procedure The right ID The right allergies The right antibiotic and the right site marked!

2 Preop Patient Check off No matter what the situation when collecting a patient for surgery take the time to… FOAM IN! Validate with preop/ER/ICU nurse and the patient if they are able..  the patients full name and DOB and ensure they match the name on the blue card and arm band  The medical record number matches blue card and armband

3 Preop Patient Check off  Verify the allergies bracelet!  Verify with the patient that the procedure matches OR schedule!  Verify the consent for the procedure & the site initialled by proceduralist if a lateralized procedure!  Verify the site, size & patency of the IV and the antibiotic order matches the antibiotic hanging!

4 Preop Patient Check off  Verify that a type and screen is current or has been sent if ordered!  If T & S is pending check with anesthesiologist before going to the OR  MAKE SURE anesthesiologist has seen the patient!

5 Preop Patient Check off  Verify any special issues e.g neuro exam, presense of consults, EKG!  Verify the OR is ready by checking the green ready signal on eORboard! Remember…if you remove a patient from preop hold without a check off completed YOU WILL BE VERITASED!!!


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