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arol Fairchild, RN, BS, CASC, director of the Crane
Center for Ambulatory Surgery in Pittsfield, Mass., says
her facility's commitment to patient safety required a sig-
nificant investment — including bringing a trainer on site
— but one that's paying off in time, money, peace of
mind and this year's OR Excellence Award for Patient Safety.
Patient Safety
Carol
Fairchild,
RN,
BS
CASC
Investment in patient safety pays big dividends
at Crane Center for Ambulatory Surgery.
l NOTHING FOR GRANTED The commitment to patient
safety starts before the patient walks through the door,
says Carol Fairchild, RN, BS, CASC, and continues with at
least 3 hard stops along the way. A chart that's been
flagged doesn't get through the OR door.
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