September 1, 2009
In survey, about half of ORs are using the WHO checklist
Nearly half of ORs (48.5%) in an online survey by OR Manager say they have implemented the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist. Of those, almost two-thirds (64%) say they think it has improved patient safety. Several said the checklist helped avert serious errors.
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