Table 3 Frequency of self reported use of the 6 basic safety process measures 15 months after training. Values are given as numbers (percentage)
Always | Most of the time | Sometimes | Occasionally | Never | No response | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Is the identity of the patient verified with the surgical team before starting surgery | 4 (57%) | 0 | 2 (29%) | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 |
2. Is the risk of difficult intubation evaluated before surgery? | 3 (43%) | 2 (29%) | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 | 1 (14%) |
3. Is the risk of large blood loss evaluated before surgery? | 2 (29%) | 4 (57%) | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4. Is a pulse oximeter used in the OR? | 6 (86%) | 0 | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5. Are prophylactic antibiotics given before surgery? | 3 (43%) | 3 (43%) | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6a. Are needles, sponges and instruments counted before and after surgery? | 5 (71%) | 0 | 1 (14%) | 1 (14%) | 0 | 0 |