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Interview with a Quality Leader: Dr. Verna Gibbs on Surgical Safety.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22093170     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dr. Verna Gibbs describes the "NoThing Left Behind" Program designed to eliminate retained devices from surgical procedures. She explains the genesis of the program along with adjuncts to counting including computer-assisted sponge count, radiofrequency detection system, radiofrequency identification system, and the Sponge ACCOUNTing system. She provides comments on the use of these adjuncts with responses on their effectiveness on improving safety.
Authors:
Susan V White
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-11-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1945-1474     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9202994     Medline TA:  J Healthc Qual     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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© 2011 National Association for Healthcare Quality.
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