Surgical safety in catheterization laboratory

Abstract

Objective: To describe the process of implanting the surgical safety checklist in a catheterization laboratory (CL). Method: Descriptive case report study about the safety strategies developed in the last six years in a university hospital in the southern region of Brazil. Results: The six international patient safety goals (IPSG) were incorporated into the care practice in accordance with the hospital’s Joint Comission International (JCI) accreditation program, through a continuous process of educational nature. The checklist was adapted considering the characteristics of the unit and the procedures performed. Conclusion: The implementation of the checklist provided the promotion of patient safety, greater staff integration, advances in communication among professionals and the recording of in-room care information.