The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
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J Egypt Public Health Assoc · Aug 2013
Patient safety in the operating room at a governmental hospital.
Patient safety is a fundamental principle of healthcare; it is a new healthcare discipline that emphasizes the reporting, analysis, and prevention of medical errors that often lead to adverse healthcare events. ⋯ To reach an optimal level of patient safety in the OR, it is recommended that the checklist should be implemented as part of the daily surgical routine. Identification of the hazards to which patients could be exposed and assessment of risks must be the ultimate goal in any OR.