This Safe Surgery quick checklist SSqCL e1.6c supports operating room teams in verifying critical steps before incision and before closure. It covers patient identity confirmation, procedure and site lateralization, timely antibiotic administration, consent checks, and complete counts of gauze, sponges, and instruments. The structured sign in and sign out flow promotes team communication, reduces retained items and wrong site errors, and aligns with WHO Safe Surgery practices. Use this template to standardize surgical safety checks and document accountability across roles.
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