Session Information
ASHRM 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Wrong Site Surgery Update: The Pennsylvania Experience
Track
:
Legal and Regulatory
Program Code:
T-12
Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time:
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
EST
Location:
Mtg Room 129 AB
CO-PRESENTER
:
PRESENTER
:
Franchesca Charney, RN, BS, MSHA, CPHRM, CPHQ, CPSO, FASHRM, Director of Educational Programs, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
Description
This presentation will provide the learner with an overview of the WSS cases submitted via the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PAPSRS) reporting system, to identify common trends and factors that contribute to WSS. It will also present an overview of program elements to reduce the risk of WSS; strategies and special considerations to eliminate specific types of WSS; and a presentation of the evidence base for program elements that have been shown to decrease the occurence of WSS in PA.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Describe common factors that contribute to wrong site surgery (WSS) events
- List special considerations for specific procedures to prevent WSS.
- Recognize program elements associated with preventing WSS.