Effect of a Comprehensive Surgical Safety System on Patient Outcomes

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Authors

Eefje N. de Vries · Academic Medical Center

Hubert A. Prins · Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

Rogier M. P. H. Crolla · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Adriaan J. den Outer · Rijnland Ziekenhuis

George van Andel · OLVG

Sven H. van Helden · Maastricht University

W. Schlack ·

Abstract

Implementation of this comprehensive checklist was associated with a reduction in surgical complications and mortality in hospitals with a high standard of care. (Netherlands Trial Register number, NTR1943.).

Topics & Keywords

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 363, Issue 20, pp. 1928-1937

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa0911535

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