Results for Surgical Hospitals

The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist was developed after extensive consultation aiming to decrease errors and adverse events, and increase teamwork and communication in surgery. The 19-item checklist has gone on to show significant reduction in both morbidity and mortality and is now used by a majority of surgical providers around the world.Access the Checklist in your language:

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Studies have shown that patients who undergo surgeries on weekends tend to experience longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates and readmissions.A

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Some hospitals across the U.S. are working to identify adverse events and make changes hoping to reduce surgical errors in the future.