Splet11. jun. 2014 · This article presents the results of an audit of swab and instrument count practices in the operating department of a large hospital NHS Trust in South East England. A literature review of the subject is presented followed by the methodology used including questionnaires and observation of practice. Findings are discussed in terms of … Splet01. avg. 2014 · An Audit on Swab, Needle and Instrument Counts in Theatre A concurrent audit was conducted over a four week period to determine if the counting of swabs, …

Swab and instrument count practice: ways to enhance patient safety

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Two, four, six, eight... stop and count before it is too late! An audit ...

SpletA concurrent audit was conducted over a four week period to determine if the counting of swabs, needles and instruments for surgery adhered to local policy and recommended guidelines. Data were collected on 30 abdominal surgical procedures. This audit highlighted failings in the count process. Splet1.1 Introduction. 1.1.1 There is a patient safety risk where a vaginal swab or surgical tampon may be unintentionally retained (left inside a patient’s vagina) following … Splet5 ⇒ Baseline Line Instrument: Performed on all surgical procedures with the exception of OMF, ENT, selected Plastic Cases (i.e. microsurgical), and all Orthopedic, Neuro, and … do i need to blind bake crust for apple pie