Prevention of Retained Surgical Items
Publication Date: January 15, 2016
Key takeaways
All perioperative team members are responsible for preventing retained surgical items (RSIs).
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Distractions, noise, and interruptions should be minimized during the surgical count.
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A consistent counting methodology should be used for all surgical counts.
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When a count discrepancy is identified, team members should take action to locate the missing item.
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A systems approach to performance improvement should be used to prevent RSIs.
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Overview
Title
Prevention of Retained Surgical Items
Authoring Organization
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Publication Month/Year
January 15, 2016
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Infant, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Surgical technologist, nurse, medical techologist technician, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D013523 - Surgical Equipment
Keywords
surgery, retained foreign body, retained, mistake