Adopt the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist to strengthen operating room communication and patient safety. This template guides teams through pre-induction verification, anesthesia briefing, surgical time-out, team briefing, and pre-departure checks, including counts and specimen labeling. Finish with a structured debrief to surface issues and plan recovery. Based on best practice, it helps teams speak up, align on plans, and reduce risk across surgical procedures.
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