Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Informed Consent and Patient Education

  • Is there a completed procedural informed consent?

  • Is there documentation of patient education?

History and Physical

  • Does the H&P document: Physical exam of body system relevant to procedure?

  • Does the H&P document: Review of relevant laboratory/diagnostic data?

  • Does the H&P document: Patient history?

  • Does the H&P document: Diagnosis?

  • Does the H&P document: Plan of care?

  • If the H&P was completed >24 hours prior to procedure, is there an H&P update note completed within 24 hours prior to procedure?

Anesthesia Sedation Assessment

  • Pre-anesthesia sedation assessment is completed- heart, lungs, airway, and ASA classification?

  • Post-anesthesia evaluation documented?

Immediate Post-OP note/Post Procedure Note

  • Does post-op note address all 6 required elements: 1) Surgeon and assistant(s) names, 2) procedure, 3) findings, 4) post-op diagnosis 5) estimated blood loss, 6) specimens. ( must be written before transfer to PACU or sending unit)

Pre-Procedure Verification Process

  • When the patient is in the Pre-procedure area, is a standardized list used to review and verify that the following items are available and accurately match the patient? <br>1) Patient identity, procedure & side/site verified.<br>2) Relevant documentation (H&P, nsg assessment, Pre- anesthesia assess)<br>3) Accurately completed and signed/dated/timed procedure consent form.<br>4) Correct and properly labeled diagnostic and radiology test results<br>5) Any required blood products, implants, devices or special equipment available

Site Marking

  • Is the procedure site marked with the provider's initials?

  • Is the site marked before the patient is moved to the procedure location?

Time Out

  • Is time-out conducted prior to starting procedure?

  • Does the time-out have the following characteristics:<br>1) Involves the immediate members of the procedure team including the proceduralist(s)- Can be the fellow, the anesthesia providers, the circulating nurse, the OR technician, and other participants as appropriate for the procedure, who will be participating in the procedure at its inception.<br>2) Involves interactive verbal communication between all team members.

  • does the time-out address all of the following:<br>1) Correct pt identification<br>2) Confirmation that correct site & side are marked<br>3) An accurate procedural consent form<br>4) Agreement on procedure(s) to be done<br>5) Correct patient position<br>6) Site mark visible after prep and draping<br>7) Resolution of any conflicts in information<br>8) Relevant images and results are properly labeled and appropriately displayed <br>9) Need to administer antibiotics or fluids for irrigation purposes<br>10) Safety precautions based on pt history and/or medication use

  • Was the time-out documented?

NPSG: Medication Labeling

  • Are empty syringes and/or containers labeled immediately after filling?

  • Do labels include: <br>1) medication name<br>2) Strength<br>3) preparation date<br>4) amount (if not apparent from container)

Documentation

  • Every signature is dated and timed

  • Home medication list completed

  • Discharge instructions documented

  • Home medication list updated as appropriate

  • Advance directives documentation completed

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