This starter kit will help administrators, clinicians, nurses, and other patient safety personnel walk through the process of implementing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in a facility.

The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist has improved compliance with standards and decreased complications from surgery in eight pilot hospitals where it was evaluated.

Hospitals and surgical systems to this day struggle to use it correctly and maintain enthusiasm in a sustainable way. The checklist was developed within the patient safety movement of the World …

This checklist template is based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist and has been modified for use in ambulatory surgery centers. It is recommended that you use this …

The checklist serves to remind the surgical team of important items to be performed before and after the surgical procedure in order to reduce adverse events such as surgical site infections or retained …

In 2008 the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a surgical safety checklist applicable to all surgical teams to be used for every patient undergoing a surgical procedure.

The AORN Comprehensive Surgical Checklist is designed for all types of facilities including ORs, ambulatory surgery settings, physician offices.

The World Health Organization developed a Surgical Safety Checklist in 2018 that most hospitals and surgery centers use today. This comprehensive list is divided into three sub-checklists to cover the …

Jul 31, 2025 · The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist stands as one of medicine’s most powerful yet simple interventions. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about …

Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role. Confirm the patient’s name, procedure, and where the incision will be made. Has antibiotic prophylaxis been given within the last …