• Clin Obstet Gynecol · Sep 2012

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    Office procedures: practical and safety considerations.

    • Ty B Erickson.
    • American Medical Systems, Intuitive, Coloplast, Ethicon, USA. hollyw@rosemark.net
    • Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Sep 1;55(3):620-34.

    AbstractGynecologic invasive procedures have moved into the physician's office due to improved reimbursement and convenience. Creating a just and safe office culture has generated robust conversations in the medical literature. This article reviews the foundational principles relating to safe practices in the office including: checklists, drills, selecting a safety officer, achieving office certification, medication usage, and engaging the patient in the safety culture. Reduction of medical errors in the office will require open dialogue between the stake holders: providers, insurers, patients, state and federal agencies, and educational bodies such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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