AORN Surgical Checklist
AORN Surgical Checklist
General Items
- Educate the patient on postoperative care and expectations
- Follow up on any outstanding issues or concerns from the surgery
Preoperative Verification
- Confirm patient's identity using two identifiers
- Verify surgical procedure and site with patient and surgical team
- Review medical history and allergies
- Ensure all necessary consent forms are signed
- Check for any required preoperative tests and results
Preparation for Surgery
- Prepare the surgical site according to protocol
- Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are sterile and ready
- Confirm availability of implants and special equipment
- Review anesthesia plan with the anesthesia provider
- Ensure all team members are aware of their roles
Surgical Time-Out
- Conduct surgical time-out before incision
- Reconfirm patient's identity, procedure, and site
- Verify allergies and any special considerations
Intraoperative Checklist
- Monitor vital signs continuously
- Document key events and findings during surgery
- Ensure sponge, instrument, and needle counts are accurate
Postoperative Care
- Review postoperative orders with the team
- Ensure a clear handoff report to recovery staff
- Confirm patient’s condition and any immediate needs
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