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June 14th is National Time Out Day and all of us at Healthmark would
like to take this time to draw awareness to the surgical "time out." It is an important practice that helps ensure a successful and safe surgical outcome.
The surgical "time out” is a universal protocol that is performed in
the operating room, immediately before the planned procedure is initiated. It helps prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery.
This communication may lead to ultimate success or failure depending
on how you plan. Products that alert staff to take a critical pause during surgery preparation help ensure these steps are taking place, especially when feeling rushed.
Products like medical grade paper bags with "Time Out" printed on them
help provide such communication. Other products like signs and labels are also useful to keep constant reminders around at all times.
Whatever method you and your staff use, remember that safety is first
and taking the time out to look over your procedures will help in the overall success for you and your patients.
Matt
Smith
Senior Manager of Marketing
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