the patient leaves the OR."
She says barcode ID technology has made a significant difference in
her team's ability to prevent retained objects. "The risk is greater
when you rely on the human factor and don't support your team with
technology solutions," she says.
Staff might push back against using technology, especially if it adds
another step to their surgical routines, but give them time to get used
to it and present them with data that support its use.
"When we showed our staff and surgeons that incidences of
retained objects decreased, they bought in and knew it was the right
thing to do," says Ms. Marsh.
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