Professional Documents
Culture Documents
SIGN IN
Before Induction of Anesthesia
/ Patient identity confirmed / IV access and antimicrobial prophylaxis
/ Procedure and consent / Operating room equipment
/ Laterality and markings x Allergies and airway risk
/ Anesthesia intervention / Blood availability
TIME OUT
Before Skin Incision
/ Patient identity confirmation
x Procedure, laterality, imaging film displayed (when applicable)
/ Team members induction (surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses, etc.)
x Any anticipated critical events (co-morbid precautions)
SIGN OUT
Towards Final Closure of Skin
/ Complete name of procedure x Intraoperative antibiotics given (when applicable)
/ Instruments, sponge, needle, etc., count x Number of packing ( when applicable)
is correct and complete
x How specimen should be labeled x Concerns to be addressed