New video encourages vigilance in pre-surgery safety checks

On June 12, the Joint Commission and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses marked National Time Out Day with the release of a new video urging clinicians to remain vigilant as they perform pre-surgery safety checks. The Joint Commission views the time out as “a powerful tool that supports a culture of safety and the ability of anyone on the surgical team.to speak up for safe practices in the operating room.” The organization has links to the video, an infographic and several in-depth resources on its website. (Joint Commission Online story, 6/12/19)