Barriers to the implementation of the surgical safety check list Critical review

Description

The easy way to start this is by: “I have selected this issue from my workplace because….” It supposed to be an issue not a topic, The issues are: – there still remains a dismissive attitude by some of the team members toward the check list regarding its influence on patient safety. – Unfortunately this negative attitude towards surgical safety check list is often linked to surgeons and anesthetists.

– The surgical check list generates some confusion over who in the team is ultimately accountable for items on the check list, the team member who i is answering the question, or the one who sign the check list. This leading to the tension between team members and the differing opinions of the value of the check list. This has negative impact on the team work. – The last stage of the check list is the sign out and it seems to be an area of concern( anaesthetist busy with extubation, surgical team concentrating on counting the swabs and instruments than on the whole process) Identifying solution: _ The area of staff perceptions of safety is a complex and is closely linked to communication and team work. -The staff need to fully understand the purpose of the surgical check list (Deliver appropriate and effective training to staff, including leadership training. These training sessions should be designed to remind theatre staff the correct way of using the check list). – Key points in doing this is that education must be continual and multidisciplinary. critically generating an evidence base, concluding with what is best practice for your issue