of Ms. Scott's recommendations have resulted
in a few eye rolls in the OR — at least initially.
"Several years ago she demanded that anes-
thesia providers mark sites before placing
regional blocks," says Dr. Vitcov. "We didn't
think that was necessary, but then a wrong-
site block occurred at our affiliated hospital a
few weeks later. There was a lot less push-
back after that."
Ms. Scott has always been ahead of the
curve when it comes to patient safety, and
she's instilled that forward-thinking attitude in
every member of her staff. "They're the ones
who really take patient safety personally,"
says Dr. Vitcov. "From our techs to our nurs-
es, we have staff champions here."
— Daniel Cook
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