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Could Intraoperative Handoff Checklists Prevent Medical Errors?
by Sean Power
The Joint Commission estimates that 80 percent of medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers during the handoff between medical providers.
New research published in Anesthesia & Analgesia suggests that an electronic checklist may help, especially during intraoperative transfers of care. Continue reading “Could Intraoperative Handoff Checklists Prevent Medical Errors?”